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Pedesta Family History

Pedesta 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: Podesta, Ledesma, Presta, Sebesta, Pesta, Desta, Priest, Cuesta

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Where is the Pedesta family from?

You can see how Pedesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedesta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pedesta families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pedesta families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedesta's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pedesta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedesta 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 88 census records available for the last name Pedesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedesta 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pedesta. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pedesta. For the veterans among your Pedesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedesta lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Pedesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pedesta in 1981 was 90, and 51 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedesta 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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