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Reisler Family History

Reisler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German reiseler ‘carter carrier’. Altered form of German Reissler a variant of Reitzel.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Reis 4 + the agent suffix -ler.

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


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Where is the Reisler family from?

You can see how Reisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reisler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reisler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Reisler families living in Maryland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Reisler's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Reisler families in 1880.
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What did your Reisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reisler. 20% of Reisler men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Reisler women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reisler were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Reisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reisler 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Reisler. 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 357 military records available for the last name Reisler. For the veterans among your Reisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reisler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reisler in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reisler 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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