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Kerler Family History

Kerler 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: Keller, Kerker, Kerner, Keeler, Keuler, Keiler, Kerper, Kemler, Erler

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Where is the Kerler family from?

You can see how Kerler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kerler families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kerler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kerler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerler 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 Kerler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerler. 30% of Kerler men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Kerler women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerler were Salesman 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Secretary
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Kerler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kerler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerler 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Kerler. 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 991 military records available for the last name Kerler. For the veterans among your Kerler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kerler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kerler in 1963 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerler 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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