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Dishler Family History

Dishler 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: Disher, Tishler, Distler, Dishner, Disler, Fishler, Dischler, Mishler

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Where is the Dishler family from?

You can see how Dishler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dishler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dishler family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dishler's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Dishler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dishler 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 Dishler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dishler. 60% of Dishler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dishler women worked as a House Work.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Dishler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Dishler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishler 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Dishler. 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 143 military records available for the last name Dishler. For the veterans among your Dishler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dishler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dishler in 1953 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dishler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishler 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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