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Gysler Family History

Gysler 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: Gusler, Gisler, Gesler, Geller, Galler, Oyler, Gabler, Tasler, Hosler

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Where is the Gysler family from?

You can see how Gysler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gysler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gysler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gysler families living in Minnesota. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gysler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gysler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gysler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gysler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Gysler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gysler 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Gysler. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gysler. For the veterans among your Gysler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gysler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Gysler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gysler in 1960 was 61, and 75 in 2002.

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