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Grahler Family History

Grahler 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: Brahler, Galler, Gabler, Grabner, Graber, Zahler, Dahler, Granger

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Where is the Grahler family from?

You can see how Grahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grahler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grahler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grahler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Grahler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grahler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grahler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grahler. 100% of Grahler 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Grahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grahler 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Grahler. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grahler. For the veterans among your Grahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grahler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Grahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grahler in 1969 was 36, and 79 in 1989.

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