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Distle Family History

Distle 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: Distler, Little, Distel, Postle, Dingle, Castle, Astle, Tintle

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Where is the Distle family from?

You can see how Distle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Distle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Distle family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Distle's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Distle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Distle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Distle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Distle. 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 8 military records available for the last name Distle. For the veterans among your Distle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distle lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Distle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Distle in 1977 was 67, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distle 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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