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Pestle Family History

Pestle 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: Postle, Estle, Nestle, Pelle, Mestre, Pester, Castle, Petre, Apostle

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Where is the Pestle family from?

You can see how Pestle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pestle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Pestle families living in Norfolk. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pestle's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pestle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestle 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 Pestle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pestle. 60% of Pestle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    40%

What Pestle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Pestle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestle 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pestle. 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 111 military records available for the last name Pestle. For the veterans among your Pestle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pestle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pestle in 1963 was 78, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pestle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestle 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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