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Pesendorfer Family History

Pesendorfer 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: Emmendorfer, Arndorfer, Kochendorfer, Neuendorf, Diefenderfer

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Where is the Pesendorfer family from?

You can see how Pesendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesendorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pesendorfer family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesendorfer's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Pesendorfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesendorfer 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 36 census records available for the last name Pesendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesendorfer 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Pesendorfer. 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 82 military records available for the last name Pesendorfer. For the veterans among your Pesendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesendorfer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Pesendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pesendorfer in 1969 was 79, and 60 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesendorfer 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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