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Kreisler Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): derivative of Kreisel with the agent suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Kreidler, Kreiser, Reisler, Dressler, Reisner, Keisler, Meisler

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Where is the Kreisler family from?

You can see how Kreisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreisler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreisler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kreisler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kreisler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kreisler families in 1880.
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What did your Kreisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreisler. 19% of Kreisler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kreisler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreisler were Operator 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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Furrier
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kreisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreisler 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Kreisler. 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 483 military records available for the last name Kreisler. For the veterans among your Kreisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreisler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kreisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kreisler in 1954 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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