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Bristle Family History

Bristle 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: Brittle, Brindle, Briscoe, Tritle, Bristow, Thistle, Brickle, Briske

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Where is the Bristle family from?

You can see how Bristle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bristle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bristle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bristle families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bristle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bristle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bristle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bristle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bristle. 53% of Bristle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bristle women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bristle were Mechanic 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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bristle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bristle 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Bristle. 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 308 military records available for the last name Bristle. For the veterans among your Bristle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bristle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bristle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bristle in 1962 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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