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Pevsner Family History

Pevsner 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: Pevzner, Reisner, Penner, Peiser, Pester, Peyser, Beisner, Messner

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Where is the Pevsner family from?

You can see how Pevsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevsner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pevsner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pevsner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 16% of all the recorded Pevsner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pevsner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pevsner 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 Pevsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pevsner. 50% of Pevsner men worked as an Owner and 50% of Pevsner women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pevsner were Salesman 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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Pevsner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Pevsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevsner 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Pevsner. 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 90 military records available for the last name Pevsner. For the veterans among your Pevsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevsner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Pevsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pevsner in 1965 was 60, and 38 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevsner 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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