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Peshell Family History

Peshell 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: Pesnell, Meshell, Gesell, Rishell, Shell, Pendell, Peschel, Vessell

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Where is the Peshell family from?

You can see how Peshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peshell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peshell family living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Peshell's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Peshell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peshell 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 27 census records available for the last name Peshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peshell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Peshell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Peshell. For the veterans among your Peshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peshell lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Peshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peshell in 1996 was 79, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peshell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peshell 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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