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Pistole Name Meaning

German: from Pistole ‘pistol’ probably a nickname for a sharp and aggressive person. The vocabulary word is derived from Czech píšťala ‘whistle’; early pistols invented in Bohemia in the 16th century were thought to resemble whistles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mistler, Distel, Pistone, Postle, Fistler, Pipitone, Piscopo, Sole

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Where is the Pistole family from?

You can see how Pistole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistole family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pistole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Pistole families living in Tennessee. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pistole's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pistole families in 1840.
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What did your Pistole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pistole. 24% of Pistole men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pistole women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pistole were Operator and None. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • None
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pistole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistole 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Pistole. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pistole. For the veterans among your Pistole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistole lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pistole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pistole in 1952 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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