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Bistner Family History

Bistner 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: Kistner, Bitner, Bittner, Kastner, Lister, Bester, Bitter, Kostner

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Where is the Bistner family from?

You can see how Bistner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bistner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bistner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bistner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bistner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Bistner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bistner. 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 Bistner. For the veterans among your Bistner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Bistner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bistner in 1977 was 83, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bistner 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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