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Kishler Family History

Kishler 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: Kissler, Tishler, Kichler, Kistler, Fishler, Kisler, Mishler, Ishler

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Where is the Kishler family from?

You can see how Kishler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kishler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kishler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kishler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kishler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kishler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kishler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kishler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kishler. 43% of Kishler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kishler women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Floor Man
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Kishler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Kishler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kishler 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kishler. 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 310 military records available for the last name Kishler. For the veterans among your Kishler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kishler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kishler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kishler in 1963 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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