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Pustell Family History

Pustell 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: Austell, Postell, Purtell, Postel, Castell, Purcell, Russell, Stell

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Where is the Pustell family from?

You can see how Pustell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pustell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pustell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pustell family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pustell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pustell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pustell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pustell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Pustell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pustell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pustell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pustell. For the veterans among your Pustell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pustell lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Pustell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pustell in 1986 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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