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Wissler Family History

Wissler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wechsler. German: habitational name for someone from Weisel near Friedberg formerly called Wissele.

Swiss German: Alemannic variant of Weissler an occupational name for a white-washer painter.

English: variant of Whistler.

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


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You can see how Wissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wissler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wissler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wissler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wissler families in 1891.
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What did your Wissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wissler. 50% of Wissler women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissler 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Wissler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wissler. For the veterans among your Wissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wissler in 1955 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

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