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Crysler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kreisler . Compare Chrysler .

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


Similar surnames: Chrysler, Crisler, Chrisler, Risler, Cryder, Cryer, Crigler, Cutler

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Where is the Crysler family from?

You can see how Crysler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crysler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crysler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 116 Crysler families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Crysler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crysler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crysler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crysler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Crysler. 50% of Crysler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Crysler women worked as a Nurse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmers Son
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crysler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crysler 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Crysler. 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 751 military records available for the last name Crysler. For the veterans among your Crysler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crysler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Crysler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Crysler in 1956 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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