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Orsler Family History

Orsler Surname Meaning

see Ostler.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Orsler family from?

You can see how Orsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orsler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Orsler families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Orsler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Orsler families in 1891.
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What did your Orsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Orsler. 50% of Orsler men worked as a Coal Porter and 90% of Orsler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orsler were Coal Hoist Labourer and Paper Sorter In Paper Mills.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Porter
    50%
  • Coal Hoist Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Paper Sorter In Paper Mills
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsler 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Orsler. 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 87 military records available for the last name Orsler. For the veterans among your Orsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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