This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pestow family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pestow Family History

Pestow 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: Pastor, Nestor, Preston, Pester, Poston, Pelto, Leston, Peplow, Sesto

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pestow family from?

You can see how Pestow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pestow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pestow families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pestow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pestow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Pestow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Pestow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pestow

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Pestow. 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.

View all Pestow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Pestow. For the veterans among your Pestow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pestow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pestow family history

Discover More

What is the average Pestow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Pestow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pestow in 1965 was 67, and 101 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pestow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestow 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pestow family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial