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Pestillo Family History

Pestillo 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: Petillo, Pattillo, Pistilli, Portillo, Castillo, Perillo, Estill

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Where is the Pestillo family from?

You can see how Pestillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pestillo family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pestillo's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pestillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pestillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pestillo. 100% of Pestillo women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pestillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Pestillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestillo 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pestillo. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pestillo. For the veterans among your Pestillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestillo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pestillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pestillo in 1962 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pestillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestillo 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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