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Pestanio Family History

Pestanio 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: Pestana, Estacio, Testani, Castano, Platania, Stano, Stanis, Reitano

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Where is the Pestanio family from?

You can see how Pestanio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestanio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pestanio family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestanio's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pestanio families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Pestanio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestanio 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pestanio. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pestanio. For the veterans among your Pestanio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestanio lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Pestanio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pestanio in 1980 was 58, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestanio 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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