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Pestrikoff Family History

Pestrikoff 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: Resnikoff, Petroff, Westerhoff, Westhoff, Petrik, Melnikoff, Ostroff

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Where is the Pestrikoff family from?

You can see how Pestrikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestrikoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pestrikoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Pestrikoff families living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestrikoff's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Pestrikoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestrikoff 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 Pestrikoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pestrikoff. 67% of Pestrikoff men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Pestrikoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Pestrikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestrikoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pestrikoff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pestrikoff. For the veterans among your Pestrikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestrikoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pestrikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pestrikoff in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestrikoff 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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