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Ersler Family History

Ersler Name 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: Erler, Esler, Essler, Easler, Eisler, Easter, Tasler, Tessler, Hosler

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Where is the Ersler family from?

You can see how Ersler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ersler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ersler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ersler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ersler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ersler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Ersler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersler 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ersler. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ersler. For the veterans among your Ersler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ersler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ersler in 1965 was 82, and 93 in 2004.

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