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Peassall Family History

Peassall 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: Pearsall, Pershall, Persall, Hassall, Kelsall, Westall, Pascal

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Where is the Peassall family from?

You can see how Peassall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peassall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peassall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Peassall families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Peassall's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Peassall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Peassall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peassall 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Peassall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peassall. For the veterans among your Peassall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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