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Bristor Name Meaning

English: variant of Bristow .

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


Similar surnames: Brister, Bristol, Brisker, Bestor, Bristow, Bruster, Britton, Brison

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Where is the Bristor family from?

You can see how Bristor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bristor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bristor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Bristor families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bristor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bristor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bristor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bristor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bristor. 44% of Bristor men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bristor women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bristor were Foreman and Secretary. .

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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
    44%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Dealer
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bristor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bristor 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Bristor. 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 618 military records available for the last name Bristor. For the veterans among your Bristor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bristor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bristor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bristor in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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