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Fischler Name Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fischer .

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


Similar surnames: Fishler, Fischer, Tischler, Fischl, Bichler, Fisher, Tishler, Fischel

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Where is the Fischler family from?

You can see how Fischler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fischler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fischler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fischler family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fischler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fischler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fischler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fischler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fischler. 19% of Fischler men worked as a Clerk and 19% of Fischler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fischler were Proprietor and Typist. .

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Typist
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fischler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fischler. 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 992 military records available for the last name Fischler. For the veterans among your Fischler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fischler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fischler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fischler in 1953 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

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