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Oursler Family History

Oursler Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Ursler a habitational name for someone from Ursel near Wiesbaden (Hesse).

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


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Where is the Oursler family from?

You can see how Oursler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oursler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oursler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Oursler families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Oursler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Oursler families in 1911.
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What did your Oursler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oursler. 24% of Oursler men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Oursler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oursler were Manager and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Oursler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oursler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oursler 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Oursler. 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 509 military records available for the last name Oursler. For the veterans among your Oursler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oursler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Oursler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Oursler in 1944 was 32, and 62 in 2004.

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