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Pestrin Family History

Pestrin 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: Petrin, Estrin, Petrina, Petri, Petrik, Petric, Peskin, Pessin

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Where is the Pestrin family from?

You can see how Pestrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestrin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pestrin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Pestrin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestrin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Pestrin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pestrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestrin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pestrin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pestrin. For the veterans among your Pestrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestrin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Pestrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pestrin in 1975 was 72, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestrin 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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