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Pedison Family History

Pedison 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: Edison, Person, Peniston, Pearson, Lewison, Nerison, Denison, Emison

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Where is the Pedison family from?

You can see how Pedison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pedison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Pedison families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pedison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedison 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 64 census records available for the last name Pedison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedison 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pedison. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pedison. For the veterans among your Pedison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedison lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Pedison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pedison in 1973 was 76, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedison 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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