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Bristel Family History

Bristel 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: Bristol, Brister, Bruster, Distel, Briel, Brassel, Brickel, Borstel

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Where is the Bristel family from?

You can see how Bristel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bristel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bristel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bristel families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bristel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bristel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bristel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bristel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bristel. 100% of Bristel women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Bristel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bristel 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 Bristel. 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 53 military records available for the last name Bristel. For the veterans among your Bristel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bristel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bristel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bristel in 1972 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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