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Pestley Family History

Pestley 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: Westley, Pashley, Bentley, Postle, Pasley, Pester, Astley, Priestley

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Where is the Pestley family from?

You can see how Pestley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pestley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pestley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pestley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Pestley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pestley. 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 Pestley. For the veterans among your Pestley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pestley

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