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Pistolas Family History

Pistolas 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, Nicholas, Apostolos, Pasillas, Pesola, Pietila, Pistone

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Where is the Pistolas family from?

You can see how Pistolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistolas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pistolas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pistolas's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Pistolas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Pistolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistolas 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pistolas. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pistolas. For the veterans among your Pistolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistolas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Pistolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pistolas in 1966 was 67, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pistolas 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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