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Jistel Family History

Jistel 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, Eitel, Postel, Lister, Fishel, Tittel, Sistek, Castel, Kastel

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Where is the Jistel family from?

You can see how Jistel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jistel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jistel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jistel families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jistel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jistel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jistel 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 Jistel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jistel. 100% of Jistel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jistel women worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Jistel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Jistel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jistel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jistel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jistel. For the veterans among your Jistel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jistel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jistel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jistel in 1964 was 80, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jistel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jistel 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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