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Heisler Name Meaning

German: variant of Häusler (see Hausler ). Compare Hisler .

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


Similar surnames: Heister, Zeisler, Haisler, Meisler, Eisler, Heisser, Heisner, Hesler

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Where is the Heisler family from?

You can see how Heisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 71 Heisler families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heisler's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Heisler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Heisler. 33% of Heisler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heisler women worked as a Student. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Fisher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Heisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heisler. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Heisler. For the veterans among your Heisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heisler in 1944 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

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