This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Deisler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Deisler Family History

Deisler Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Deissler a metonymic occupational name for a maker of wagons frames or poles from Middle High German dīhsel ‘shaft (of a wagon)’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Deisler family from?

You can see how Deisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deisler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deisler family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Deisler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Deisler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Deisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deisler. 23% of Deisler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Deisler women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deisler were Truck Driver and Housewife.

View Census Data for Deisler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Florist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Deisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deisler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Deisler

Passenger Lists

There are 156 immigration records available for the last name Deisler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Deisler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 609 military records available for the last name Deisler. For the veterans among your Deisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Deisler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Deisler family history

Discover More

What is the average Deisler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Deisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deisler in 1961 was 42, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deisler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deisler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Deisler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial