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Nistl Family History

Nistl 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: Nist, Nitta, Distel, List, Kastl, Niss, Nast, Sisto, Nieto, Nill

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nistl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nistl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nistl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Nistl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nistl 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Nistl. 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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There are 91 military records available for the last name Nistl. For the veterans among your Nistl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nistl lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Nistl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nistl in 1977 was 86, and 94 in 2003.

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