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Raisler Family History

Raisler 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: Risler, Reisler, Raiser, Raisner, Haisler, Kaiser, Risher, Reisner

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Where is the Raisler family from?

You can see how Raisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Raisler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 77% of all the recorded Raisler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raisler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raisler 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 Raisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raisler. 40% of Raisler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Raisler women worked as a Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Contractor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Raisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Raisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisler 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Raisler. 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 224 military records available for the last name Raisler. For the veterans among your Raisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Raisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Raisler in 1960 was 56, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raisler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisler 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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