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Pasternik Family History

Pasternik 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, Pasternack, Easterlin, Paster, Mayernik, Paterniti

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Where is the Pasternik family from?

You can see how Pasternik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pasternik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pasternik family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pasternik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pasternik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pasternik 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 103 census records available for the last name Pasternik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pasternik 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pasternik. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pasternik. For the veterans among your Pasternik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pasternik lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Pasternik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pasternik in 1974 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pasternik 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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