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Utsler Family History

Utsler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Utzler a variant of Utz or of Jutzler a variant of Jutz. Compare Eutsler.

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


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Where is the Utsler family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Utsler. 32% of Utsler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Utsler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Utsler were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Utsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Utsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Utsler 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Utsler. 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 362 military records available for the last name Utsler. For the veterans among your Utsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Utsler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Utsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Utsler in 1962 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Utsler 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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