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Dengler Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a knife-sharpener from an agent derivative of Middle High German tengelen ‘to sharpen instruments’ (such as large knives sickles and scythes) originally by carefully angled hammer blows (from Old High German tangol ‘hammer’).

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


Similar surnames: Degler, Gengler, Daigler, Tingler, Dennler, Demler, Fendler, Dentler

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Where is the Dengler family from?

You can see how Dengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dengler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dengler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Dengler families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dengler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dengler families in 1911.
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What did your Dengler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dengler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dengler. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dengler. For the veterans among your Dengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dengler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dengler in 1948 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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