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Daehler Family History

Daehler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dahler, Baehler, Dehler, Kaehler, Zahler, Demler, Daigler, Dahlen

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Where is the Daehler family from?

You can see how Daehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Daehler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Daehler families living in Ohio. This was about 66% of all the recorded Daehler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Daehler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daehler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daehler. 25% of Daehler men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Desk Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Daehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Daehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daehler 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Daehler. 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 273 military records available for the last name Daehler. For the veterans among your Daehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daehler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Daehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Daehler in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daehler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daehler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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