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Chrisler Family History

Chrisler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kreisler.

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


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Where is the Chrisler family from?

You can see how Chrisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chrisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Chrisler families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chrisler's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Chrisler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrisler 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 Chrisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrisler. 36% of Chrisler men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Chrisler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrisler were Clerk and Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Laundress
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chrisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrisler 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Chrisler. 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 401 military records available for the last name Chrisler. For the veterans among your Chrisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrisler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chrisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chrisler in 1950 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrisler 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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