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Fissler Family History

Fissler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kissler, Fessler, Wissler, Fassler, Fistler, Fossler, Rissler

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Where is the Fissler family from?

You can see how Fissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fissler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fissler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Fissler families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Fissler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fissler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fissler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fissler. 28% of Fissler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Auto Mechanic
    19%
  • General Farmer
    19%

What Fissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Fissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fissler 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Fissler. 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 99 military records available for the last name Fissler. For the veterans among your Fissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fissler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Fissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fissler in 1962 was 37, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fissler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fissler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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