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Mishler Family History

Mishler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Mischler.

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


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Where is the Mishler family from?

You can see how Mishler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mishler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mishler families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mishler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mishler families in 1891.
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What did your Mishler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mishler. 29% of Mishler men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Mishler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mishler were Miner and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Maid
    7%

What Mishler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Mishler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishler 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Mishler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mishler. For the veterans among your Mishler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mishler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mishler in 1945 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mishler 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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