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Tristler Family History

Tristler 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: Trisler, Crisler, Risler, Tritle, Whistler, Trester, Thistle, Tishler

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Where is the Tristler family from?

You can see how Tristler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tristler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tristler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tristler families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tristler's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Tristler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Tristler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tristler 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tristler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tristler. For the veterans among your Tristler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tristler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tristler 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 Tristler

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