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Pestke Family History

Pestke 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: Pestka, Paske, Postle, Mestre, Pester, Petre, Beste, Beske, Meske

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Where is the Pestke family from?

You can see how Pestke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pestke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pestke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pestke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestke 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 Pestke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pestke. 60% of Pestke men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Pestke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Pestke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestke 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Pestke. 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 39 military records available for the last name Pestke. For the veterans among your Pestke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pestke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pestke in 1958 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pestke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestke 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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