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Pesler Family History

Pesler 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: Peller, Pester, Pegler, Peeler, Presler, Besler, Tesler, Esler

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Where is the Pesler family from?

You can see how Pesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pesler families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pesler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pesler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pesler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Pesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesler 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Pesler. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pesler. For the veterans among your Pesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesler lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Pesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pesler in 1974 was 85, and 76 in 2001.

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