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Pejsa Family History

Pejsa 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: Pesa, Penna, Posa, Perla, Pease, Pella, Pezza, Pisa, Perna, Pera

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Where is the Pejsa family from?

You can see how Pejsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pejsa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pejsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pejsa families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pejsa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pejsa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pejsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pejsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pejsa. 50% of Pejsa men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pejsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Pejsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pejsa 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Pejsa. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pejsa. For the veterans among your Pejsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pejsa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pejsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pejsa in 1966 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pejsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pejsa 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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