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Nahler Family History

Nahler 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: Nadler, Zahler, Dahler, Mahler, Kahler, Wahler, Bahler, Nagler, Ahler

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Where is the Nahler family from?

You can see how Nahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Nahler families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Nahler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nahler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nahler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nahler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Nahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahler 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Nahler. 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 67 military records available for the last name Nahler. For the veterans among your Nahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Nahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nahler in 1968 was 78, and 94 in 1989.

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