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Nistel Family History

Nistel 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, Nestel, Eitel, Postel, Lister, Fishel, Nester, Nissen, Tittel

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Where is the Nistel family from?

You can see how Nistel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nistel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Nistel families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Nistel families living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Nistel's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Nistel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nistel 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 57 census records available for the last name Nistel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nistel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Nistel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Nistel. For the veterans among your Nistel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nistel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Nistel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nistel in 1975 was 88, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nistel 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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