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Bistline Family History

Bistline Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bäuschlein a pet form of Bausch. Compare Beishline.

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


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Where is the Bistline family from?

You can see how Bistline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistline family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bistline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Bistline families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bistline's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bistline families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bistline 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 Bistline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bistline. 35% of Bistline men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Bistline women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bistline were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Bistline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bistline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistline 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bistline. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 510 military records available for the last name Bistline. For the veterans among your Bistline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistline lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Bistline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bistline in 1954 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bistline ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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