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Resler Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a cobbler of unexplained etymology. South German (Bavaria) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Ressler Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (eastern Ashkenazic) Ressler Rösler (see Roesler ) or Rössler (see Roessler ).

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


Similar surnames: Roesler, Resner, Risler, Ressler, Rosler, Besler, Reller, Presler

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Where is the Resler family from?

You can see how Resler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Resler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Resler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 76% of all the recorded Resler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Resler families in 1911.
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What did your Resler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Resler. 100% of Resler 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Resler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resler 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Resler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Resler. For the veterans among your Resler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Resler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Resler in 1955 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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