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Abler Family History

Abler Name Meaning

Variant of German and Jewish Habler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Axler, Adler, Aber, Gabler, Kabler, Aller, Abele, Galler, Ables

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Where is the Abler family from?

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

What did your Abler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abler. 28% of Abler men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Abler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abler were Farm 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Abler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abler 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Abler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Abler. For the veterans among your Abler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Abler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Abler in 1956 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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