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Hisler Family History

Hisler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heisler.

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


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Where is the Hisler family from?

You can see how Hisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hisler families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hisler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hisler families in 1891.
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What did your Hisler ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisler 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Hisler. 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 389 military records available for the last name Hisler. For the veterans among your Hisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hisler in 1965 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisler 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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