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Giesler Name Meaning

German: shortened form of Gieseler . German: possibly also a topographic name derived from South German giessel ‘waterfall whirlpool’. Altered form of German Geisler .

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


Similar surnames: Gisler, Risler, Gesler, Kiesler, Gieser, Giebler, Grieser, Diestler

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Where is the Giesler family from?

You can see how Giesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Giesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Giesler families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Giesler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Giesler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giesler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Giesler. 78% of Giesler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    78%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Giesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Giesler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Giesler. For the veterans among your Giesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Giesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Giesler in 1952 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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