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Peisher Family History

Peisher Name 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: Peiser, Deisher, Leisher, Fisher, Risher, Reisner, Speiser, Pester

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Where is the Peisher family from?

You can see how Peisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peisher families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peisher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peisher ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Peisher ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Peisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peisher 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Peisher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Peisher. For the veterans among your Peisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peisher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Peisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Peisher in 1967 was 69, and 48 in 1986.

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