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Pesiri Family History

Pesiri 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: Peri, Siri, Petri, Perini, Perri, Desir, Pesina, Peairs, Pasini

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Where is the Pesiri family from?

You can see how Pesiri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesiri family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pesiri families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pesiri families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesiri's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Pesiri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesiri 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 Pesiri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pesiri. 60% of Pesiri men worked as a Stone Cutter.

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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

  • Stone Cutter
    60%
  • Presser
    40%

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Pesiri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesiri 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Pesiri. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pesiri. For the veterans among your Pesiri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesiri lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pesiri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pesiri in 1964 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesiri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesiri 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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