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Kailer Family History

Kailer 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: Kaiser, Kapler, Kamler, Kaller, Bailer, Keiler, Kahler, Mailer, Kaler

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Where is the Kailer family from?

You can see how Kailer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kailer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kailer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kailer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kailer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kailer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kailer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kailer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kailer. 24% of Kailer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kailer women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kailer were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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What Kailer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kailer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kailer 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Kailer. 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 964 military records available for the last name Kailer. For the veterans among your Kailer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kailer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kailer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kailer in 1960 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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