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Pastena Family History

Pastena 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: Kasten, Hasten, Paster, Patera, Parten, Pasternak, Masten, Pestana

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Where is the Pastena family from?

You can see how Pastena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pastena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pastena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pastena family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Pastena's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pastena families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pastena 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 Pastena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pastena. 100% of Pastena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pastena women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Pastena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Pastena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastena 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Pastena. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pastena. For the veterans among your Pastena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastena lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pastena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pastena in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pastena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pastena 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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