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Pestone Family History

Pestone 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: Pistone, Cestone, Stone, Preston, Poston, Leston, Pistole, Pestana

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Where is the Pestone family from?

You can see how Pestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestone family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pestone families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pestone's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pestone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestone 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 Pestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Accessory and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pestone. 25% of Pestone men worked as an Auto Accessory and 100% of Pestone women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Auto Accessory
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Pestone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Pestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestone 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pestone. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pestone. For the veterans among your Pestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestone lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Pestone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pestone in 1972 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestone 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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