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Fadler Family History

Fadler Surname Meaning

South German: probably a nickname for a spinner or tailor derived from fädeln ‘to work with thread’.

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


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Where is the Fadler family from?

You can see how Fadler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fadler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Fadler families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fadler's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Fadler families in 1911.
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What did your Fadler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fadler. 42% of Fadler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fadler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fadler were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Fadler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fadler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadler 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Fadler. 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 179 military records available for the last name Fadler. For the veterans among your Fadler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fadler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fadler in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadler 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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