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Birstler Family History

Birstler 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: Berstler, Bitler, Diestler, Distler, Fistler, Werstler, Mistler

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Where is the Birstler family from?

You can see how Birstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birstler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Birstler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Birstler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birstler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birstler 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 Birstler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Birstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Birstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birstler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Birstler. 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 3 military records available for the last name Birstler. For the veterans among your Birstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birstler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1999, in the United States, Birstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Birstler in 1947 was 66, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birstler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birstler 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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