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Pishny Family History

Pishny 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: Pisano, Pashby, Pisoni, Pisani, Fisher, Bishop, Risher, Ishii, Penny

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Where is the Pishny family from?

You can see how Pishny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pishny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pishny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pishny families living in Kansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pishny's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pishny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pishny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pishny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pishny. 70% of Pishny men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Helper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Pishny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pishny 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pishny. 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 40 military records available for the last name Pishny. For the veterans among your Pishny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pishny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pishny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pishny in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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