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Fishler Family History

Fishler Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fischler.

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


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Where is the Fishler family from?

You can see how Fishler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fishler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Fishler families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Fishler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fishler families in 1911.
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What did your Fishler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishler. 23% of Fishler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fishler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fishler were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Buyer
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fishler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishler 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Fishler. 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 355 military records available for the last name Fishler. For the veterans among your Fishler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fishler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fishler in 1954 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishler 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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