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Pustelak Family History

Pustelak 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: Musielak, Postel, Castelan, Austell, Pasternak, Pelak, Selak, Portela

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Where is the Pustelak family from?

You can see how Pustelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pustelak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pustelak family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pustelak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pustelak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pustelak 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 Pustelak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pustelak. 100% of Pustelak women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pustelak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pustelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pustelak 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pustelak. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pustelak. For the veterans among your Pustelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pustelak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pustelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pustelak in 1967 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pustelak 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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