Zeisler Family History

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Zeisler Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a bird dealer or catcher, from an agent derivative of Middle High German zisel ‘siskin’ (see Zeise). North German: variant of Ziesler, a nickname for a person in a hurry or one who did sloppy work.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Meisler, Reisler, Geisler, Weisler, Keisler, Zeidler, Neisler, Zeiler

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Zeisler Family Origin

Where is the Zeisler family from?

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You can see how Zeisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeisler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeisler families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Zeisler families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zeisler's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zeisler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Zeisler Family Occupations

What did your Zeisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Zeisler occupation in the USA was Blacksmith. 13% of Zeisler's were Blacksmiths. Blacksmith, Brewer and Gardener were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Zeisler. A less common occupation for the Zeisler family was Pedler.

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  • Blacksmith

    13%

  • Brewer

    13%

  • Gardener

    13%

  • Pedler

    13%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zeisler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Zeisler Historical Records

What Zeisler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zeisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeisler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Zeisler. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zeisler. For the veterans among your Zeisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Zeisler Life Expectancy

What is the average Zeisler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Zeisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zeisler in 1951 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeisler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeisler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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