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Pustka Family History

Pustka 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: Pestka, Pust, Rutka, Kostka, Huska, Muska, Dutka, Pyszka, Puskas

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Where is the Pustka family from?

You can see how Pustka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pustka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pustka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pustka family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pustka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pustka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pustka 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 Pustka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pustka. 82% of Pustka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Pustka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Pustka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pustka 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Pustka. 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 57 military records available for the last name Pustka. For the veterans among your Pustka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pustka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pustka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pustka in 1963 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pustka 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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