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Ishler Family History

Ishler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ischler a variant of Isler. The surname Ischler is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Ishler family from?

You can see how Ishler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ishler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ishler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ishler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ishler families in 1891.
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What did your Ishler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ishler. 25% of Ishler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

What Ishler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ishler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishler 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ishler. 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 559 military records available for the last name Ishler. For the veterans among your Ishler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ishler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ishler in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ishler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ishler 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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