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Rissler Family History

Rissler Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: from a personal name based on rīh ‘powerful rich’.

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


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Where is the Rissler family from?

You can see how Rissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rissler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rissler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Rissler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rissler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rissler families in 1911.
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What did your Rissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rissler. 40% of Rissler men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Rissler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rissler were Plumber and Retired.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Plumber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Retired
    12%

What Rissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rissler 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Rissler. 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 576 military records available for the last name Rissler. For the veterans among your Rissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rissler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rissler in 1957 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rissler 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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