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Peissinger Family History

Peissinger 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: Weissinger, Geissinger, Messinger, Reisinger, Possinger, Kissinger

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Where is the Peissinger family from?

You can see how Peissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peissinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peissinger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peissinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peissinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peissinger 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 39 census records available for the last name Peissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peissinger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Peissinger. 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 90 military records available for the last name Peissinger. For the veterans among your Peissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peissinger lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Peissinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peissinger in 1995 was 84, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peissinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peissinger 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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