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Entler Name Meaning

German: variant of Endler . Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for dealer in wine from Yiddish antl ‘wine barrel’ + suffix -ler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cotler, Gensler, Sentner, Gettler, Denzler, Tendler, Metler, Gentner

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Where is the Entler family from?

You can see how Entler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Entler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Entler families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Entler's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Entler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Entler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Entler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Entler. 27% of Entler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Entler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Entler were Inspector and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Inspector
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Practical Nurse
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Entler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entler 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Entler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 763 military records available for the last name Entler. For the veterans among your Entler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Entler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Entler in 1962 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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