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Pastelak Family History

Pastelak 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: Castelan, Pasternak, Pastula, Postel, Castello, Castell, Patek

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Where is the Pastelak family from?

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

What did your Pastelak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Pastelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastelak 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pastelak. 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 Pastelak. For the veterans among your Pastelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastelak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Pastelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pastelak in 1956 was 42, and 84 in 2001.

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