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Nistor Family History

Nistor 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: Nestor, Pastor, Victor, Lister, Astor, Liston, Nester, Sisto, Nieto

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Where is the Nistor family from?

You can see how Nistor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nistor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nistor families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nistor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nistor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nistor 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 Nistor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nistor. 60% of Nistor men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Restaurant
    40%

What Nistor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Nistor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nistor 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Nistor. 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 116 military records available for the last name Nistor. For the veterans among your Nistor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nistor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nistor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nistor in 1968 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nistor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nistor 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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