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Gisler Family History

Gisler Surname Meaning

Swiss German: occupational name for an official who collected fines; presumably the word is related to German Geisel ‘hostage’.

This term may also be a loanword from Celtic with the meaning ‘pawn’.

It is an altered form of the German Geisler.

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


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You can see how Gisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gisler family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gisler's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Gisler families in 1911.
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What did your Gisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gisler. 100% of Gisler men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gisler. 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 533 military records available for the last name Gisler. For the veterans among your Gisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gisler in 1957 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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