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Pastman Family History

Pastman Name 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: Patman, Passman, Eastman, Packman, Putman, Ashman, Portman, Oatman

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Where is the Pastman family from?

You can see how Pastman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pastman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pastman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pastman family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Pastman's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pastman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pastman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pastman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pastman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Pastman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pastman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Pastman. For the veterans among your Pastman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pastman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pastman in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

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