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Cagler Family History

Cagler 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: Casler, Hagler, Cager, Nagler, Agler, Cagley, Cagle, Caler, Cabler

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Where is the Cagler family from?

You can see how Cagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cagler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cagler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Cagler families living in Alabama. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cagler's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Cagler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cagler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cagler. 50% of Cagler 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Cagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cagler 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cagler. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cagler. For the veterans among your Cagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cagler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Cagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cagler in 1959 was 66, and 89 in 2001.

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