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Trissler Family History

Trissler 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: Trisler, Rissler, Tressler, Dressler, Tessler, Kissler, Crisler

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Where is the Trissler family from?

You can see how Trissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trissler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trissler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Trissler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Trissler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trissler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trissler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trissler. 100% of Trissler men worked as a Postman and 100% of Trissler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Trissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trissler 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Trissler. 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 239 military records available for the last name Trissler. For the veterans among your Trissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trissler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Trissler in 1963 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trissler 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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