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Givler Family History

Givler Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Küffler a variant of Kufner.

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


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Where is the Givler family from?

You can see how Givler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Givler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Givler family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Givler's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Givler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givler 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 Givler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Givler. 31% of Givler men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Givler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Givler were Labor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Givler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Givler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givler 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Givler. 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 557 military records available for the last name Givler. For the veterans among your Givler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Givler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Givler in 1953 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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