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Chisler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schüssler (see Schuessler ).

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


Similar surnames: Chisley, Chesley, Chrisler, Schisler, Crisler, Schissler, Hiser

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Where is the Chisler family from?

You can see how Chisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Chisler families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Chisler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chisler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chisler. 32% of Chisler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Chisler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chisler were Farm Hand and Waitress. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisler 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 Chisler. 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 314 military records available for the last name Chisler. For the veterans among your Chisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chisler in 1948 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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