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Shistle Family History

Shistle 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: Thistle, Spittle, Whistler, Shartle, Whittle, Shytle, Smittle, Hittle

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Where is the Shistle family from?

You can see how Shistle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shistle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Shistle families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shistle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shistle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shistle 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 39 census records available for the last name Shistle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shistle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shistle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shistle. For the veterans among your Shistle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shistle lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Shistle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shistle in 1977 was 76, and 22 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shistle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shistle 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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