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Pestrick Family History

Pestrick 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: Petrick, Westrick, Pastrick, Patrick, Pedrick, Petrik, Strick, Petric

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Where is the Pestrick family from?

You can see how Pestrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestrick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Pestrick families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Pestrick families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestrick's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pestrick families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Pestrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestrick 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pestrick. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pestrick. For the veterans among your Pestrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestrick lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Pestrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pestrick in 1968 was 82, and 48 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestrick 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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