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Nisler Family History

Nisler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neisler, Risler, Sisler, Tisler, Gisler, Disler, Kisler, Wisler

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Where is the Nisler family from?

You can see how Nisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nisler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Nisler families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nisler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nisler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nisler. 19% of Nisler men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Nisler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nisler were Farmer and Private Home.

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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

  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Private Home
    50%

What Nisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Nisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisler 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Nisler. 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 141 military records available for the last name Nisler. For the veterans among your Nisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nisler in 1965 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nisler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisler 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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