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Stissel Family History

Stissel 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: Stossel, Sissel, Stiel, Sinsel, Stiefel, Stickel, Schissel, Stassen

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Where is the Stissel family from?

You can see how Stissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stissel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stissel families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Stissel families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stissel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Stissel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stissel 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 86 census records available for the last name Stissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stissel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Stissel. 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 49 military records available for the last name Stissel. For the veterans among your Stissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stissel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Stissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stissel in 1961 was 36, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stissel 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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