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Pistorius Family History

Pistorius Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and French (Lorraine) are humanistic surnames that translate into Latin an occupational name for a baker, such as German and Dutch Becker or South German Pfister.

This surname is also found in South Africa.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pistorius family from?

You can see how Pistorius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistorius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pistorius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Pistorius families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pistorius's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pistorius families in 1880.
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What did your Pistorius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pistorius. 50% of Pistorius men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Pistorius women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pistorius were Timekeeper and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Butcher
    8%
  • Timekeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pistorius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistorius 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Pistorius. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pistorius. For the veterans among your Pistorius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistorius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pistorius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pistorius in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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