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Pastorius Family History

Pastorius Surname Meaning

German: humanistic surname a translation into Latin of Schäfer (see Schafer) or any other surname meaning ‘shepherd’.

Compare Pastor. This surname is not found in Germany anymore.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pastorius family from?

You can see how Pastorius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pastorius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pastorius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pastorius families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pastorius's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pastorius families in 1891.
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What did your Pastorius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pastorius. 31% of Pastorius men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pastorius women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pastorius were Farmer and Secretary.

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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
    31%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Pastorius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pastorius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastorius 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Pastorius. 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 437 military records available for the last name Pastorius. For the veterans among your Pastorius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastorius lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pastorius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pastorius in 1955 was 54, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pastorius 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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