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Pesante Family History

Pesante Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from pesante ‘heavy’ figuratively ‘tedious’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pesante family from?

You can see how Pesante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesante family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pesante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Pesante families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesante's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pesante families in 1911.
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What did your Pesante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Benchworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pesante. 60% of Pesante men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pesante women worked as a Benchworker.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Jornalero
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Benchworker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pesante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesante 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Pesante. 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 153 military records available for the last name Pesante. For the veterans among your Pesante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesante lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pesante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pesante in 1968 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesante

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesante 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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