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Missler Name Meaning

German: variant of Mistler .

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


Similar surnames: Wissler, Eissler, Mishler, Cassler, Wisler, Geissler, Gisler, Risler

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Where is the Missler family from?

You can see how Missler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Missler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Missler families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Missler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Missler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Missler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Missler. 48% of Missler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Missler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Missler were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Missler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missler 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Missler. 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 308 military records available for the last name Missler. For the veterans among your Missler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Missler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Missler in 1963 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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