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Pestier Family History

Pestier 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, Peltier, Postier, Peter, Esther, Tester, Bester, Portier

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Where is the Pestier family from?

You can see how Pestier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestier family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Pestier families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pestier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestier 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 24 census records available for the last name Pestier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pestier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pestier. For the veterans among your Pestier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestier lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Pestier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pestier in 1977 was 63, and 65 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestier 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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