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Utler Family History

Utler 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: Butler, Cutler, Utley, Uhler, Utsler, Utter, Kutler, Outler, Ostler

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Where is the Utler family from?

You can see how Utler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Utler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Utler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Utler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Utler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Utler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Utler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Utler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Utler. 100% of Utler 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 504 census records available for the last name Utler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Utler 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Utler. 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 66 military records available for the last name Utler. For the veterans among your Utler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Utler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Utler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Utler in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 1974.

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