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Pastras Family History

Pastras 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: Patras, Lastra, Petras, Matras, Paras, Pietras, Parras, Pastrana

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Where is the Pastras family from?

You can see how Pastras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pastras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pastras family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pastras's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Pastras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pastras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Pastras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastras 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Pastras. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pastras. For the veterans among your Pastras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pastras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pastras in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pastras 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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