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Fisler Family History

Fisler Name Meaning

South German: variant of Fieseler . Swiss German: nickname for a musician at fairs.

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


Similar surnames: Eisler, Fistler, Risler, Fesler, Fidler, Fister, Gisler, Wisler

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Where is the Fisler family from?

You can see how Fisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fisler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Fisler families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Fisler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fisler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fisler. 100% of Fisler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisler 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Fisler. 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 848 military records available for the last name Fisler. For the veterans among your Fisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fisler in 1958 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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