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Pishnery Family History

Pishnery 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: Dishner, Wishner, Fisher, Pinner, Risher, Pashley, Pichler, Disney

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Where is the Pishnery family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pishnery 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 Pishnery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pishnery. 100% of Pishnery men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pishnery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pishnery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pishnery 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pishnery. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pishnery. For the veterans among your Pishnery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pishnery lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pishnery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pishnery in 1960 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pishnery 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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