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Peistor Family History

Peistor 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: Pastor, Nestor, Peiser, Pester, Meister, Peniston, Preister, Leister

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Where is the Peistor family from?

You can see how Peistor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peistor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peistor family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Peistor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peistor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peistor 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 3 census records available for the last name Peistor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peistor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peistor. 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 Peistor. For the veterans among your Peistor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peistor lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Peistor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Peistor in 1982 was 90, and 93 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peistor 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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