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Pisney Family History

Pisney 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: Disney, Pitney, Sisney, Pinney, Cisney, Pinner, Sidney, Pusey, Pilley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pisney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Pisney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pisney 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pisney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pisney. For the veterans among your Pisney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pisney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pisney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pisney in 1965 was 69, and 94 in 2002.

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