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Pessarra Family History

Pessarra Surname 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: Lessard, Essary, Pestana, Perra, Massara, Parra, Spessard, Segarra

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Where is the Pessarra family from?

You can see how Pessarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessarra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pessarra families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pessarra's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pessarra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessarra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pessarra ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

What Pessarra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Pessarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessarra 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pessarra. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pessarra. For the veterans among your Pessarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessarra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pessarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pessarra in 1966 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pessarra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessarra 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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