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Sisler Family History

Sisler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ziesler or of its variant Zisler.

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


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Where is the Sisler family from?

You can see how Sisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sisler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sisler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sisler families in 1891.
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What did your Sisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sisler. 20% of Sisler men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Sisler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sisler were Farming and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisler 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Sisler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sisler. For the veterans among your Sisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sisler in 1943 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sisler 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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