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Risler Family History

Risler Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: topographic name a variant of Ris German: probably a variant of Riessler a habitational name for someone from a place called Riesel near Höxter.

Americanized form of Swiss German Reisler or German Rissler.

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


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Where is the Risler family from?

You can see how Risler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Risler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Risler families living in Glamorgan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Risler's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Risler families in 1891.
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What did your Risler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Risler. 100% of Risler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Risler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risler 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Risler. 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 489 military records available for the last name Risler. For the veterans among your Risler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Risler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Risler in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risler 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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