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Istel Family History

Istel 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, Estel, Isbell, Oster, Eitel, Postel, Israel, Osten, Lister

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Where is the Istel family from?

You can see how Istel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Istel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Istel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Istel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Istel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Istel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Istel 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 213 census records available for the last name Istel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Istel 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Istel. 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 118 military records available for the last name Istel. For the veterans among your Istel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Istel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Istel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Istel in 1964 was 85, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Istel 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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