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Tischner Name Meaning

German: variant of Tischler .

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


Similar surnames: Tischler, Taschner, Teschner, Tischer, Tickner, Kirchner, Tincher

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Where is the Tischner family from?

You can see how Tischner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tischner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tischner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Tischner families living in Virginia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Tischner's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tischner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tischner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tischner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tischner. 18% of Tischner men worked as a Proprietor and 38% of Tischner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tischner were Mechanic and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Printer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Tischner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tischner 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Tischner. 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 769 military records available for the last name Tischner. For the veterans among your Tischner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tischner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tischner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tischner in 1962 was 86, and 89 in 2004.

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