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Karler Family History

Karler 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: Kapler, Kamler, Karner, Marler, Kaller, Parler, Karber, Karger

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Where is the Karler family from?

You can see how Karler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Karler families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Karler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Karler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Karler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karler 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Karler. 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 48 military records available for the last name Karler. For the veterans among your Karler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karler lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Karler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Karler in 1984 was 88, and 81 in 2002.

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