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Zissler Family History

Zissler 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, Wissler, Rissler, Issler, Missler, Eissler, Nissley, Tessler

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Where is the Zissler family from?

You can see how Zissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zissler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zissler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Zissler families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zissler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zissler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zissler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zissler. 43% of Zissler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
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What Zissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Zissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zissler 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Zissler. 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 264 military records available for the last name Zissler. For the veterans among your Zissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zissler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zissler in 1965 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

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