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Pescia Family History

Pescia 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: Plescia, Pesci, Pecci, Pecina, Pesola, Pasciak, Pesch, Pesce, Pecha

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Where is the Pescia family from?

You can see how Pescia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pescia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pescia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pescia family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pescia's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pescia families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Pescia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pescia 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Pescia. 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 76 military records available for the last name Pescia. For the veterans among your Pescia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pescia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pescia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pescia in 1963 was 69, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pescia 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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