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Gehler Family History

Gehler Surname Meaning

German: derivative (inflected form) of Gehl.

South German: shortened form of Gehlhaar.

North German: topographic name from Gehl ‘wet lowland’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Gehler family from?

You can see how Gehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gehler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gehler families in 1911.
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What did your Gehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehler. 32% of Gehler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gehler women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gehler were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Barber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Gehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehler 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Gehler. 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 771 military records available for the last name Gehler. For the veterans among your Gehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gehler in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehler 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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