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Cisler Family History

Cisler Surname Meaning

Czech (mainly Císler): occupational name from German dialect Ziesler ‘basket-maker’.

It is derived from Middle High German zistel ‘basket’.

This term has its roots in Latin cistella ‘little basket’.

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


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Where is the Cisler family from?

You can see how Cisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Cisler families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Cisler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cisler families in 1911.
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What did your Cisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cisler. 24% of Cisler men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Cisler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cisler were Engineer and Proprietor.

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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
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Engineer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

What Cisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cisler 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Cisler. 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 714 military records available for the last name Cisler. For the veterans among your Cisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cisler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cisler in 1949 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cisler 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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