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Pistohl Family History

Pistohl 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: Pistole, Pistone, Stohl, Pastor, Pinto, Postel, Distel, Pohl, Apostol

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Where is the Pistohl family from?

You can see how Pistohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistohl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pistohl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pistohl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pistohl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pistohl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Pistohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistohl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pistohl. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pistohl. For the veterans among your Pistohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistohl lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Pistohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pistohl in 1977 was 68, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pistohl 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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