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Dystel Family History

Dystel Surname 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: Distel, Postel, Doster, Castel, Dautel, Kastel, Kestel, Nestel

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Where is the Dystel family from?

You can see how Dystel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dystel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dystel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dystel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dystel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dystel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dystel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Dystel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dystel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dystel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dystel. For the veterans among your Dystel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dystel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dystel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dystel in 1968 was 85, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dystel 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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