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Pishner Family History

Pishner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dishner, Wishner, Fisher, Pinner, Risher, Pichler, Disher, Risner

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Where is the Pishner family from?

You can see how Pishner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pishner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pishner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pishner families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pishner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pishner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pishner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pishner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pishner. 25% of Pishner men worked as a Coal Loader.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Pishner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Pishner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pishner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Pishner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Pishner. For the veterans among your Pishner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pishner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pishner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pishner in 1965 was 76, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pishner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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