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Pastell Family History

Pastell 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: Castell, Postell, Paskell, Postel, Hartell, Castello, Patel, Lasell

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Where is the Pastell family from?

You can see how Pastell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pastell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pastell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pastell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pastell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pastell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pastell 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 Pastell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pastell. 34% of Pastell men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Pastell women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pastell were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Pastell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pastell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastell 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Pastell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Pastell. For the veterans among your Pastell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Pastell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pastell in 1961 was 60, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pastell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pastell 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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