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Kehler Family History

Kehler Name Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from a place called Kehl (see Kehl ). variant of Köhler (see Kohler ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Behler, Keeler, Kohler, Koller, Oehler, Kaehler, Dehler, Keller

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Where is the Kehler family from?

You can see how Kehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Kehler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kehler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kehler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehler 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 Kehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kehler. 28% of Kehler men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kehler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kehler were Clerk and Proprietor. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Butcher
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kehler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kehler. For the veterans among your Kehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kehler in 1946 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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