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Issler Family History

Issler Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia) and Swiss German: variant of Eisler.

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


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Where is the Issler family from?

You can see how Issler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Issler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Issler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Issler families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Issler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Issler families in 1891.
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What did your Issler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Issler. 71% of Issler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Issler 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

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Issler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Issler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Issler 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Issler. 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 424 military records available for the last name Issler. For the veterans among your Issler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Issler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Issler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Issler in 1956 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Issler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Issler 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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