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Wissler Name Meaning

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

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kissler, Wisler, Wessler, Wisner, Eissler, Wiesner, Weissler, Missler

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Wissler Family Origin

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Wissler Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    39%

  • Keeping House

    8%

  • Laborer

    8%

  • Carpenter

    4%

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In 1880, the most common Wissler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 39% of Wissler's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Wissler. A less common occupation for the Wissler family was Carpenter.

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Wissler Historical Records

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Wissler Life Expectancy

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