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Bristal Family History

Bristal Name 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: Kristal, Bristol, Tristan, Brustad, Bristow, Kristan, Christal

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Where is the Bristal family from?

You can see how Bristal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bristal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bristal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bristal families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bristal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bristal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bristal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bristal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bristal. 22% of Bristal men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Bristal women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bristal were New Worker and Secretary. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bristal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bristal 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bristal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Bristal. For the veterans among your Bristal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bristal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Bristal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bristal in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 1983.

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