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Tischer Name Meaning

German: variant of Tischler .

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


Similar surnames: Tescher, Tisher, Wischer, Discher, Tishler, Fischler, Fischer

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Where is the Tischer family from?

You can see how Tischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tischer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tischer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Tischer families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tischer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tischer families in 1891.
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What did your Tischer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tischer. 18% of Tischer men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Tischer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tischer were Truck Driver and Machine Operator. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tischer 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 Tischer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Tischer. For the veterans among your Tischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tischer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tischer in 1959 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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