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Mistler Family History

Mistler Surname Meaning

German: nickname for someone thought to resemble a mistle thrush in some way Middle High German misteler.

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


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Where is the Mistler family from?

You can see how Mistler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mistler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mistler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Mistler families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mistler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mistler families in 1880.
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What did your Mistler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mistler. 41% of Mistler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mistler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mistler were Carpenter and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Mistler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mistler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mistler 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Mistler. 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 397 military records available for the last name Mistler. For the veterans among your Mistler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mistler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mistler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mistler in 1958 was 45, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mistler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mistler 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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