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Showler Family History

Showler Name Meaning

see Shoveller .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Shawler, Howley, Soler, Hosler, Stoller, Soller, Holler, Bowler

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Where is the Showler family from?

You can see how Showler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Showler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 38 Showler families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Showler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Showler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Showler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Showler. 34% of Showler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Merchant
    23%
  • Dairyman
    23%
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What Showler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Showler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showler 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Showler. 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 385 military records available for the last name Showler. For the veterans among your Showler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Showler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Showler in 1950 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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