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Bistel Family History

Bistel 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: Distel, Bittel, Bisel, Eitel, Postel, Lister, Bissell, Bartel, Bickel

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Where is the Bistel family from?

You can see how Bistel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bistel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Bistel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bistel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bistel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bistel 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 165 census records available for the last name Bistel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bistel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bistel. For the veterans among your Bistel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Bistel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bistel in 1973 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bistel 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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