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Zaehler Family History

Zaehler 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: Zahler, Baehler, Kaehler, Zehler, Zehner, Zeller, Ziegler, Dahler

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Where is the Zaehler family from?

You can see how Zaehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaehler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zaehler family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zaehler's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Zaehler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaehler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaehler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Zaehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaehler 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zaehler. 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 32 military records available for the last name Zaehler. For the veterans among your Zaehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaehler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zaehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zaehler in 1964 was 53, and 90 in 2003.

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