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Crisler Family History

Crisler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kreisler or Griessler a topographic name for someone who lived or farmed in an area of sand (see Gries ) or (in the south) an occupational name for a grocer from Middle High German griezmel ‘milled grain’ (from griez ‘sand gravel’).

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


Similar surnames: Crigler, Risler, Trisler, Risher, Riser, Crysler, Chrisler, Risner

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Where is the Crisler family from?

You can see how Crisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crisler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Crisler families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Crisler's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Crisler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crisler. 28% of Crisler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Crisler women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crisler were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Crisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crisler 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Crisler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Crisler. For the veterans among your Crisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crisler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Crisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Crisler in 1949 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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