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Pellissier Family History

Pellissier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Pélissier (see Pelissier).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pellissier family from?

You can see how Pellissier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellissier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pellissier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Pellissier families living in Manitoba. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pellissier's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pellissier families in 1911.
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What did your Pellissier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pellissier. 43% of Pellissier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pellissier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pellissier were Farming and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Pellissier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pellissier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellissier 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Pellissier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 228 military records available for the last name Pellissier. For the veterans among your Pellissier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellissier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Pellissier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pellissier in 1952 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellissier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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