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Pessner Family History

Pessner 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: Messner, Essner, Gessner, Plessner, Wessner, Lessner, Kessner, Messer

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Where is the Pessner family from?

You can see how Pessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pessner families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pessner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pessner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Pessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessner 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pessner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pessner. For the veterans among your Pessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Pessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pessner in 1970 was 80, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessner 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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