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Mischler Family History

Mischler Surname Meaning

Swiss German: occupational name for a baker from Middle High German mutschel a diminutive of mutze ‘bread roll’.

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


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Where is the Mischler family from?

You can see how Mischler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mischler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mischler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mischler family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mischler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mischler families in 1891.
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What did your Mischler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mischler. 10% of Mischler men worked as a Proprietor and 18% of Mischler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mischler were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mischler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mischler 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Mischler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mischler. For the veterans among your Mischler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mischler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mischler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mischler in 1956 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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