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Pesci Family History

Pesci Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pesce.

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


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Where is the Pesci family from?

You can see how Pesci families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesci family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Pesci families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pesci's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pesci families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesci 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 Pesci ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pesci. 27% of Pesci men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pesci women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pesci were Kitchen Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Kitchen Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Pesci family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Pesci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesci 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Pesci. 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 372 military records available for the last name Pesci. For the veterans among your Pesci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesci lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pesci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pesci in 1955 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesci 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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