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Amsler Family History

Amsler Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Amslen in Switzerland.

German: occupational name for a fowler (bird catcher) from an agent derivative of Amsel.

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


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Where is the Amsler family from?

You can see how Amsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amsler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Amsler families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Amsler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amsler families in 1891.
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What did your Amsler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Amsler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Amsler. For the veterans among your Amsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amsler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Amsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amsler in 1945 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amsler 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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