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Pastorek Family History

Pastorek Surname Meaning

Czech: relationship name meaning ‘stepson’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pastorek family from?

You can see how Pastorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pastorek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pastorek families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pastorek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pastorek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pastorek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pastorek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pastorek. 69% of Pastorek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pastorek women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    69%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pastorek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Pastorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastorek 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Pastorek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Pastorek. For the veterans among your Pastorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastorek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pastorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pastorek in 1953 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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