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Pesenti Family History

Pesenti 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: Present, Parenti, Peretti, Leventis, Bessent, Parent, Pimenta

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Where is the Pesenti family from?

You can see how Pesenti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesenti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pesenti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pesenti families living in Somerset. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pesenti's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Pesenti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesenti 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 Pesenti ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Pesenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesenti 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Pesenti. 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 146 military records available for the last name Pesenti. For the veterans among your Pesenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesenti lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pesenti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pesenti in 1952 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesenti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesenti 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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