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Pestrak Family History

Pestrak 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: Petrak, Sestak, Petra, Petras, Petrik, Pesta, Pestka, Petak, Westra

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Where is the Pestrak family from?

You can see how Pestrak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestrak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pestrak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pestrak families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pestrak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pestrak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestrak 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 Pestrak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pestrak. 100% of Pestrak men 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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Pestrak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Pestrak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestrak 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pestrak. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pestrak. For the veterans among your Pestrak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestrak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pestrak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pestrak in 1969 was 65, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pestrak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestrak 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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