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Nistal Family History

Nistal 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: Nitta, Distel, Vital, Kristal, Mittal, Nasta, Nestel, Natal, Nesta

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Where is the Nistal family from?

You can see how Nistal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nistal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nistal families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Nistal families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nistal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nistal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nistal 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 Nistal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Nistal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Nistal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nistal 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Nistal. 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 66 military records available for the last name Nistal. For the veterans among your Nistal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nistal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Nistal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nistal in 1969 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nistal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nistal 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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