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Kasler Family History

Kasler Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kassler.

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


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Where is the Kasler family from?

You can see how Kasler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kasler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kasler families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kasler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kasler families in 1911.
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What did your Kasler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasler. 27% of Kasler men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kasler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasler were Proprietor and House Wife.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • House Wife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kasler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasler 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Kasler. 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 499 military records available for the last name Kasler. For the veterans among your Kasler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kasler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kasler in 1958 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasler 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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