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Canler Family History

Canler Name 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: Casler, Canter, Canner, Cansler, Candler, Caler, Cabler, Cater, Cane

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Where is the Canler family from?

You can see how Canler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Canler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Canler family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canler's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Canler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canler. 100% of Canler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Canler. For the veterans among your Canler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canler lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Canler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Canler in 1979 was 75, and 59 in 2000.

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