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Gissler Family History

Gissler 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: Kissler, Giesler, Wissler, Gassler, Rissler, Gussler, Gisler, Gessler

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Where is the Gissler family from?

You can see how Gissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gissler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gissler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gissler families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gissler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gissler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gissler 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 Gissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gissler. 50% of Gissler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gissler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gissler were General Farmer and Box Maker.

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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
    50%
  • General Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Box Maker
    34%

What Gissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gissler 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Gissler. 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 175 military records available for the last name Gissler. For the veterans among your Gissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gissler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gissler in 1964 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gissler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gissler 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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