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Sistler Family History

Sistler 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: Sisler, Distler, Sittler, Fistler, Mistler, Kistler, Sitler, Nistler

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Where is the Sistler family from?

You can see how Sistler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sistler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sistler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Sistler families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sistler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sistler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sistler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sistler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sistler. 67% of Sistler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sistler women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    67%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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What Sistler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Sistler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sistler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sistler. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sistler. For the veterans among your Sistler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sistler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sistler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sistler in 1965 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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