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Greisler Family History

Greisler 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: Geisler, Reisler, Greiser, Kreisler, Gressler, Preisler, Reisner

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Where is the Greisler family from?

You can see how Greisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greisler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Greisler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Greisler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Greisler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greisler. 100% of Greisler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Greisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greisler 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Greisler. 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 61 military records available for the last name Greisler. For the veterans among your Greisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greisler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Greisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Greisler in 1958 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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