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Pessina Family History

Pessina 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: Messina, Pessin, Pesina, Pecina, Persin, Petrina, Tessin, Espina

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Where is the Pessina family from?

You can see how Pessina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessina family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pessina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pessina families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pessina's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Pessina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessina 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 Pessina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pessina. 67% of Pessina men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pessina women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pessina were Farming and Clerk.

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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
    67%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Pessina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Pessina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessina 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Pessina. 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 103 military records available for the last name Pessina. For the veterans among your Pessina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pessina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pessina in 1962 was 62, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pessina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessina 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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