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Caler Family History

Caler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kahler or Köhler (see Kohler ).

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


Similar surnames: Kaler, Coler, Cale, Cater, Faler, Cayer, Casler, Haler, Saler, Cobler

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Where is the Caler family from?

You can see how Caler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Caler families living in Maine. This was about 38% of all the recorded Caler's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Caler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caler. 26% of Caler men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Caler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caler were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Engineer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Caler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caler 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Caler. 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 814 military records available for the last name Caler. For the veterans among your Caler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Caler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Caler in 1947 was 24, and 66 in 2004.

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