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Distl Family History

Distl Surname 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: Distel, Dietl, Dill, Dust, List, Dial, Kastl, Diss, Sisto, Disla

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Where is the Distl family from?

You can see how Distl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Distl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Distl family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Distl's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Distl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Distl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distl 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Distl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 197 military records available for the last name Distl. For the veterans among your Distl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Distl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Distl in 1967 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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