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Pastner Family History

Pastner 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: Kastner, Paster, Castner, Master, Plaster, Pastor, Easter, Panter

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Where is the Pastner family from?

You can see how Pastner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pastner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pastner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Pastner families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pastner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pastner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pastner 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 Pastner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pastner. 50% of Pastner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pastner women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pastner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Pastner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastner 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pastner. 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 46 military records available for the last name Pastner. For the veterans among your Pastner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pastner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pastner in 1966 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pastner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pastner 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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