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Pestlin Family History

Pestlin 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: Perlin, Zeitlin, Heslin, Petrin, Peskin, Pessin, Estrin, Westling

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Where is the Pestlin family from?

You can see how Pestlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pestlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pestlin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pestlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pestlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pestlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pestlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Pestlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pestlin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pestlin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pestlin. For the veterans among your Pestlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pestlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Pestlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pestlin in 1967 was 73, and 84 in 2000.

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