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Pasterak Family History

Pasterak 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: Pasternak, Paster, Patera, Pasternack, Pastorek, Master, Plaster

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Where is the Pasterak family from?

You can see how Pasterak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasterak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pasterak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pasterak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pasterak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasterak 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 Pasterak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pasterak. 100% of Pasterak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pasterak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Pasterak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasterak 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pasterak. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pasterak. For the veterans among your Pasterak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasterak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Pasterak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pasterak in 1973 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pasterak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pasterak 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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