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Tistle Family History

Tistle 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: Tintle, Thistle, Title, Tittle, Tuttle, Little, Postle, Tickle

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Where is the Tistle family from?

You can see how Tistle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tistle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tistle family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tistle's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tistle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tistle 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 46 census records available for the last name Tistle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tistle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tistle. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tistle. For the veterans among your Tistle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tistle lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Tistle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tistle in 1976 was 59, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tistle 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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