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Pesett Family History

Pesett 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: Jewett, Puett, Pett, Pellett, Present, Peets, Peveto, Peet, Pesek

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Where is the Pesett family from?

You can see how Pesett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pesett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pesett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Pesett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pesett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pesett. For the veterans among your Pesett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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