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Pezina Family History

Pezina 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: Pecina, Vezina, Pesina, Pepin, Penna, Regina, Pezza, Perna, Reina

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Where is the Pezina family from?

You can see how Pezina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pezina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pezina family living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pezina's in USA. Mississippi and 2 other states had the highest population of Pezina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pezina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pezina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pezina. 100% of Pezina men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Pezina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezina 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Pezina. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pezina. For the veterans among your Pezina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezina lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Pezina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pezina in 1984 was 64, and 66 in 1991.

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