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Pessana Family History

Pessana 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: Pestana, Messana, Messina, Pessin, Messano, Espana, Cessna, Pesina

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Where is the Pessana family from?

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

There are 14 census records available for the last name Pessana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessana 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pessana. 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 Pessana. For the veterans among your Pessana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessana 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pessana

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