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Kler Family History

Kler Surname Meaning

Burmese (Karen): from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name with various possible meanings including ‘fast’. — Note: Since Karens do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Germanized form of French Leclaire and probably also of Clair or Claire. German: possibly a variant of Klehr. It is also found in Poland.

English: unexplained.

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


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You can see how Kler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kler families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kler families in 1911.
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What did your Kler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kler. 100% of Kler men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 564 immigration records available for the last name Kler. 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 521 military records available for the last name Kler. For the veterans among your Kler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kler in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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