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Pestler Family History

Pestler 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: Pester, Nestler, Postler, Kestler, Peter, Ostler, Peller, Esther

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Where is the Pestler family from?

You can see how Pestler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pestler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Pestler families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestler's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pestler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestler 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 48 census records available for the last name Pestler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pestler. 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 Pestler. For the veterans among your Pestler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestler lifespan?

Average Pestler life expectancy in 1972 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pestler 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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