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Bristor Family History

Bristor Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bristow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bristor family from?

You can see how Bristor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bristor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bristor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Bristor families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bristor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bristor families in 1891.
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What did your Bristor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bristor. 79% of Bristor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Shorthand Typist
    11%
  • Dressmaker Retired
    11%

What Bristor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bristor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bristor 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Bristor. 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 618 military records available for the last name Bristor. For the veterans among your Bristor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bristor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bristor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bristor in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bristor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bristor 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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