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Hisler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heisler .

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


Similar surnames: Hisle, Kisler, Shisler, Hiler, Risler, Haisler, Riser, Resler, Gisler

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Where is the Hisler family from?

You can see how Hisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hisler families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hisler's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Hisler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hisler. 30% of Hisler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hisler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hisler were Farm and Housework. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisler 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Hisler. 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 389 military records available for the last name Hisler. For the veterans among your Hisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hisler in 1965 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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