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Peissig Family History

Peissig 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: Reissig, Reisig, Pessin, Reiswig, Essig, Lessig, Peiser, Weiss

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Where is the Peissig family from?

You can see how Peissig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peissig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peissig family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peissig's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Peissig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peissig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peissig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peissig. 54% of Peissig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Peissig women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Peissig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Peissig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peissig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Peissig. 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 45 military records available for the last name Peissig. For the veterans among your Peissig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peissig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Peissig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peissig in 1957 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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