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Pasters Family History

Pasters 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: Paster, Masters, Plasters, Master, Plaster, Pastor, Easter, Panter

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Where is the Pasters family from?

You can see how Pasters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pasters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pasters family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pasters's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pasters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasters 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 Pasters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pasters. 60% of Pasters men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pasters women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pasters were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Pasters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Pasters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasters 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pasters. 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 183 military records available for the last name Pasters. For the veterans among your Pasters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasters lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pasters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pasters in 1965 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pasters 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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