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Zisler Family History

Zisler 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: Risler, Zeisler, Sisler, Ziller, Tisler, Gisler, Disler, Zigler

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Where is the Zisler family from?

You can see how Zisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zisler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zisler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zisler families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zisler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zisler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zisler 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 Zisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer Light Po was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zisler. 100% of Zisler men worked as an Electrical Engineer Light Po.

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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

  • Electrical Engineer Light Po
    100%

What Zisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Zisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisler 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 Zisler. 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 267 military records available for the last name Zisler. For the veterans among your Zisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Zisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zisler in 1968 was 74, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zisler 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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