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Pesota Family History

Pesota 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: Pesola, Pesta, Psota, Testa, Festa, Petta, Lasota, Pelot, Nesta

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Where is the Pesota family from?

You can see how Pesota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesota family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pesota families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pesota families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesota's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pesota families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Pesota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesota 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pesota. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pesota. For the veterans among your Pesota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesota lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1998, in the United States, Pesota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pesota in 1952 was 39, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesota 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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