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Pisen Family History

Pisen 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: Eisen, Posen, Risen, Pike, Olsen, Wien, Bien, Pusey, Pipe, Pinn

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Where is the Pisen family from?

You can see how Pisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pisen families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pisen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pisen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Pisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pisen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pisen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pisen. For the veterans among your Pisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pisen lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Pisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pisen in 1994 was 77, and 69 in 1996.

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