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Deissler Family History

Deissler 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: Weissler, Deisler, Geissler, Eissler, Dressler, Meissner, Tessler

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Where is the Deissler family from?

You can see how Deissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deissler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Deissler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Deissler families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Deissler's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Deissler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deissler 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 Deissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deissler. 43% of Deissler men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

What Deissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Deissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deissler 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Deissler. 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 536 military records available for the last name Deissler. For the veterans among your Deissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deissler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deissler in 1963 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deissler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deissler 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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