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Nistler Name Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Nestler .

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


Similar surnames: Fistler, Nestler, Mistler, Distler, Kistler, Fisler, Tishler, Sitler

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Where is the Nistler family from?

You can see how Nistler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nistler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nistler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Nistler families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Nistler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nistler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nistler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nistler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nistler. 79% of Nistler men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nistler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nistler were Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    79%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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What Nistler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Nistler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nistler 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Nistler. 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 374 military records available for the last name Nistler. For the veterans among your Nistler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nistler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nistler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nistler in 1963 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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