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Geissler Name Meaning

German: variant of Geisler . Swiss German: occupational name for a goatherd from an agent derivative of Middle High German geiz ‘goat’.

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


Similar surnames: Geiszler, Geisser, Gessler, Eissler, Geisler, Gisler, Missler

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Where is the Geissler family from?

You can see how Geissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geissler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geissler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Geissler family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Geissler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Geissler families in 1911.
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What did your Geissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geissler. 20% of Geissler men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Geissler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geissler were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Geissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geissler 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Geissler. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Geissler. For the veterans among your Geissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geissler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Geissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Geissler in 1946 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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