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Insler Family History

Insler 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: Insley, Kinsler, Isler, Issler, Inslee, Ingle, Tasler, Hosler

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Where is the Insler family from?

You can see how Insler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Insler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Insler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Insler families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Insler's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Insler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Insler 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 Insler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Insler. 100% of Insler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Insler women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Assembler
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Insler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Insler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Insler 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Insler. 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 80 military records available for the last name Insler. For the veterans among your Insler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Insler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Insler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Insler in 1962 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Insler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Insler 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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