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Ihler Family History

Ihler 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: Ohler, Ihle, Imler, Ahler, Uhler, Idler, Isler, Iler, Bihler, Ehler

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Where is the Ihler family from?

You can see how Ihler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ihler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ihler families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ihler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ihler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ihler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ihler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ihler. 22% of Ihler men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    15%
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What Ihler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Ihler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihler 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Ihler. 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 275 military records available for the last name Ihler. For the veterans among your Ihler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ihler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ihler in 1968 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

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