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Pessman Family History

Pessman 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: Pressman, Messman, Hessman, Wessman, Essman, Passman, Lessman

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Where is the Pessman family from?

You can see how Pessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Pessman families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Pessman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pessman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pessman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pessman. 80% of Pessman 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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Pessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pessman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pessman. For the veterans among your Pessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pessman in 1962 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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