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Sissler Family History

Sissler 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: Kissler, Sisler, Wissler, Sessler, Rissler, Issler, Missler, Shissler

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Where is the Sissler family from?

You can see how Sissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sissler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sissler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sissler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sissler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sissler. 40% of Sissler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sissler women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Sissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Sissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissler 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sissler. 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 108 military records available for the last name Sissler. For the veterans among your Sissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Sissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sissler in 1965 was 38, and 69 in 1999.

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