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Pesick Family History

Pesick 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: Pesicka, Mesick, Penick, Peck, Pick, Senick, Beswick, Levick, Fasick

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Where is the Pesick family from?

You can see how Pesick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pesick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Pesick families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Pesick's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pesick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesick 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 Pesick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pesick. 40% of Pesick men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pesick women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pesick were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Pesick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Pesick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesick 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pesick. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pesick. For the veterans among your Pesick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pesick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pesick in 1967 was 59, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesick 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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