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Jesler Family History

Jesler 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: Jester, Besler, Tesler, Jesser, Esler, Resler, Mesler, Kesler, Gesler

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Where is the Jesler family from?

You can see how Jesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jesler families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jesler's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Jesler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Jesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesler 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jesler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jesler. For the veterans among your Jesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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