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Pestoni Family History

Pestoni 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: Preston, Poston, Leston, Pistone, Pestana, Teston, Penton, Weston

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Where is the Pestoni family from?

You can see how Pestoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestoni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pestoni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pestoni families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pestoni's in USA. California had the highest population of Pestoni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestoni 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 Pestoni ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Milker
    100%

What Pestoni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Pestoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestoni 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Pestoni. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pestoni. For the veterans among your Pestoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestoni lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pestoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pestoni in 1967 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pestoni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestoni 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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