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Pezzell Family History

Pezzell 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: Pezzella, Ezzell, Ezell, Pendell, Pesnell, Percell, Uzzell, Buzzell

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Where is the Pezzell family from?

You can see how Pezzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pezzell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pezzell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pezzell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pezzell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pezzell 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 Pezzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pezzell. 100% of Pezzell women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Pezzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Pezzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezzell 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 Pezzell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pezzell. For the veterans among your Pezzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezzell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Pezzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pezzell in 1971 was 82, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pezzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pezzell 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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