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Pestyner Family History

Pestyner 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: Pester, Kestner, Peter, Penner, Metzner, Esther, Kastner, Tester

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Where is the Pestyner family from?

You can see how Pestyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestyner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pestyner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestyner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pestyner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestyner 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 21 census records available for the last name Pestyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestyner 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pestyner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pestyner. For the veterans among your Pestyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestyner lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Pestyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pestyner in 1987 was 81, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestyner 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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