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Pesterman Family History

Pesterman 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: Westerman, Peterman, Hesterman, Esterman, Testerman, Letterman

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Where is the Pesterman family from?

You can see how Pesterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesterman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pesterman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesterman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pesterman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pesterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesterman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pesterman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pesterman. For the veterans among your Pesterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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