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Fisler Family History

Fisler Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Fieseler. Swiss German: nickname for a musician at fairs.

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


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Where is the Fisler family from?

You can see how Fisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fisler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Fisler families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Fisler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fisler families in 1891.
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What did your Fisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fisler. 100% of Fisler 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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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisler 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Fisler. 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 848 military records available for the last name Fisler. For the veterans among your Fisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fisler in 1958 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fisler 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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