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Dagler Family History

Dagler 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: Dahler, Dagley, Daigler, Hagler, Dangler, Degler, Dagle, Nagler

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Where is the Dagler family from?

You can see how Dagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dagler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dagler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dagler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dagler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dagler. 20% of Dagler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dagler women worked as a 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
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • General Contractor
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Dagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagler 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dagler. 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 Dagler. For the veterans among your Dagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Dagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dagler in 1967 was 76, and 80 in 2000.

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