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Pestino Family History

Pestino 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: Pestana, Passino, Perrino, Restaino, Petito, Peskin, Patino, Pellino

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Where is the Pestino family from?

You can see how Pestino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pestino family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestino's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pestino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestino 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 Pestino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pestino. 100% of Pestino men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pestino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pestino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestino 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pestino. 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 Pestino. For the veterans among your Pestino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestino lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Pestino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pestino in 1982 was 70, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pestino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestino 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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