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Pistolis Family History

Pistolis 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, Pistorius, Apostolos, Pioli, Solis, Pistone, Vitalis

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Where is the Pistolis family from?

You can see how Pistolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistolis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pistolis families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pistolis's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pistolis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pistolis 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 Pistolis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pistolis. 100% of Pistolis men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Pistolis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Pistolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistolis 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Pistolis. 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 Pistolis. For the veterans among your Pistolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistolis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pistolis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pistolis in 1964 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pistolis 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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