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Pestcoe Family History

Pestcoe 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: Pesce, Escoe, Pascoe, Pastor, Nestor, Preston, Postle, Mestre, Pester

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Where is the Pestcoe family from?

You can see how Pestcoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestcoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pestcoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pestcoe families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestcoe's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Pestcoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestcoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pestcoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pestcoe. 100% of Pestcoe men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pestcoe women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Pestcoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Pestcoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestcoe 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pestcoe. 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 129 military records available for the last name Pestcoe. For the veterans among your Pestcoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestcoe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pestcoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pestcoe in 1967 was 59, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pestcoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestcoe 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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