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Wisler Family History

Wisler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wissler

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


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Where is the Wisler family from?

You can see how Wisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wisler families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wisler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wisler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisler 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 Wisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisler. 18% of Wisler men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Wisler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisler were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Secretary
    8%

What Wisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisler 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Wisler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wisler. For the veterans among your Wisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wisler in 1955 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisler 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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