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Feisler Family History

Feisler 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: Meisler, Fessler, Neisler, Zeisler, Geisler, Beisler, Reisler

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Where is the Feisler family from?

You can see how Feisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feisler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Feisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Feisler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 77% of all the recorded Feisler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Feisler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feisler 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 Feisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feisler. 67% of Feisler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Feisler women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feisler were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Feisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Feisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feisler 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Feisler. 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 50 military records available for the last name Feisler. For the veterans among your Feisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feisler lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Feisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Feisler in 1982 was 100, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feisler 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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