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Seisler Family History

Seisler 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: Meisler, Neisler, Zeisler, Geisler, Beisler, Reisler, Seiler, Sisler

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Where is the Seisler family from?

You can see how Seisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seisler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seisler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Seisler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Seisler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seisler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seisler 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 Seisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seisler. 27% of Seisler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Seisler women worked as a Sales Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seisler were Chauffeur and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Knitter
    20%
  • Locksmith
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Seisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Seisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seisler 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Seisler. 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 135 military records available for the last name Seisler. For the veterans among your Seisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seisler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Seisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seisler in 1943 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seisler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seisler 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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