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Pisman Family History

Pisman 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: Lisman, Pitman, Wisman, Zisman, Pigman, Eisman, Osman, Kinman, Titman

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Where is the Pisman family from?

You can see how Pisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pisman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pisman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pisman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pisman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pisman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pisman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Pisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pisman 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Pisman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pisman. For the veterans among your Pisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pisman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pisman in 1971 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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