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Pestien Family History

Pestien 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: Pester, Westen, Stien, Bestgen, Kesten, Peskin, Pessin, Posten

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Where is the Pestien family from?

You can see how Pestien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pestien families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestien's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pestien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestien 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 79 census records available for the last name Pestien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestien 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pestien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pestien. For the veterans among your Pestien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestien lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Pestien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pestien in 1979 was 76, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestien 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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