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Nistler Family History

Nistler Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Nestler.

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


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Where is the Nistler family from?

You can see how Nistler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nistler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nistler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nistler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nistler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nistler families in 1891.
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What did your Nistler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nistler. 79% of Nistler men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nistler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nistler were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    79%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Nistler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Nistler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nistler 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Nistler. 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 374 military records available for the last name Nistler. For the veterans among your Nistler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nistler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nistler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nistler in 1963 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nistler 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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