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Pizzey Family History

Pizzey Surname Meaning

see Pusey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pizzey family from?

You can see how Pizzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pizzey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pizzey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Pizzey families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pizzey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pizzey families in 1891.
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What did your Pizzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pizzey. 20% of Pizzey men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 85% of Pizzey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pizzey were Driver and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Plumber
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

What Pizzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Pizzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pizzey 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Pizzey. 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 551 military records available for the last name Pizzey. For the veterans among your Pizzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pizzey lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Pizzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pizzey in 1989 was 57, and 74 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pizzey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pizzey 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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