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Pisters Family History

Pisters 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: Pieters, Pinter, Lister, Pitera, Pester, Poster, Paster, Peters

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Where is the Pisters family from?

You can see how Pisters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pisters family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pisters family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pisters's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pisters families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pisters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pisters 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Pisters. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pisters. For the veterans among your Pisters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pisters lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Pisters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pisters in 1981 was 78, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pisters 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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