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Eissler Name Meaning

German: variant of Eisler .

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


Similar surnames: Wissler, Missler, Geissler, Issler, Eisler, Gisler, Cassler, Risler

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Where is the Eissler family from?

You can see how Eissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eissler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eissler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Eissler families living in Indiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Eissler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Eissler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eissler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eissler. 13% of Eissler men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Eissler women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eissler were Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eissler 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Eissler. 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 650 military records available for the last name Eissler. For the veterans among your Eissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eissler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eissler in 1962 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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