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Pastures Family History

Pastures 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: Pastore, Pastorek, Pastor, Plasterer, Paster, Paules, Masters

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Where is the Pastures family from?

You can see how Pastures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pastures family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pastures families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pastures family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pastures's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pastures families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pastures 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 166 census records available for the last name Pastures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastures 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pastures. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pastures. For the veterans among your Pastures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastures lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Pastures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pastures in 1966 was 38, and 42 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pastures 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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