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Pestak Family History

Pestak 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: Sestak, Pesta, Petak, Petek, Peak, Pester, Testa, Mestas, Lesiak

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Where is the Pestak family from?

You can see how Pestak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pestak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pestak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestak 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 122 census records available for the last name Pestak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestak 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pestak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pestak. For the veterans among your Pestak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Pestak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pestak in 1968 was 84, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestak 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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