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Guler Family History

Guler Name Meaning

Turkish (Güler): ornamental name or nickname from a derivative of gülmek ‘to laugh to smile’.

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


Similar surnames: Luger, Sumler, Kuder, Guyer, Euler, Galer, Guber, Guiler, Gubler

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Where is the Guler family from?

You can see how Guler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Guler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Guler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Guler families in 1911.
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What did your Guler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guler. 40% of Guler 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guler 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Guler. 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 307 military records available for the last name Guler. For the veterans among your Guler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Guler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Guler in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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