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Pistana Family History

Pistana 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: Pestana, Pistone, Pizana, Piana, Pisano, Pastrana, Pisani, Bistany

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Where is the Pistana family from?

You can see how Pistana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pistana families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pistana's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pistana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pistana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pistana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pistana. 100% of Pistana men worked as a Weaver. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Pistana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistana 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pistana. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pistana. For the veterans among your Pistana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistana lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Pistana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pistana in 1977 was 87, and 88 in 2003.

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