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Pesselnick Family History

Pesselnick 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: Kessenich, Hesselink, Senick, Sellick, Zelnick, Messick, Pernick

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Pesselnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesselnick 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pesselnick. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Pesselnick. For the veterans among your Pesselnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesselnick lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Pesselnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pesselnick in 1978 was 54, and 67 in 1995.

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