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Kisler Family History

Kisler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kissler and possibly also of Kistler.

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


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Where is the Kisler family from?

You can see how Kisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kisler family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kisler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kisler families in 1911.
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What did your Kisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kisler. 22% of Kisler men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Kisler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kisler were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Kisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kisler 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Kisler. 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 431 military records available for the last name Kisler. For the veterans among your Kisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kisler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kisler in 1957 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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