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Shistler Family History

Shistler 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: Whistler, Shissler, Shisler, Spittler, Shuster, Thistle, Sisler

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Where is the Shistler family from?

You can see how Shistler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shistler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shistler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shistler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shistler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shistler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shistler 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 105 census records available for the last name Shistler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shistler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shistler. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shistler. For the veterans among your Shistler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shistler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shistler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shistler

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