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Dessler Family History

Dessler Surname 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: Dressler, Tessler, Fessler, Kessler, Hessler, Nessler, Ressler

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Where is the Dessler family from?

You can see how Dessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dessler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dessler families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dessler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dessler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dessler. 32% of Dessler men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Dessler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dessler were Sales Manager and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Sales Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Dessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessler 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Dessler. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 153 military records available for the last name Dessler. For the veterans among your Dessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dessler in 1966 was 73, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessler 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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