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Nistle Family History

Nistle 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: Nestle, Nistler, Little, Nissley, Postle, Castle, Astle, Tintle

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Where is the Nistle family from?

You can see how Nistle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nistle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nistle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Nistle families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nistle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nistle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nistle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nistle ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Nistle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nistle 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nistle. 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 58 military records available for the last name Nistle. For the veterans among your Nistle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nistle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Nistle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nistle in 1963 was 62, and 84 in 1999.

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