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Duesler Family History

Duesler Name Meaning

German (Düsler): from an old personal name of uncertain derivation (probably related to Sanskrit tavas ‘strength’).

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


Similar surnames: Kuehler, Dehler, Demler, Deller, Gusler, Roesler, Dumler, Degler

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Where is the Duesler family from?

You can see how Duesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Duesler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Duesler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Duesler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duesler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duesler. 39% of Duesler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Duesler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duesler were Genl Mechanic and Maid. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Genl Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Duesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duesler 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Duesler. 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 498 military records available for the last name Duesler. For the veterans among your Duesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duesler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Duesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Duesler in 1959 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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