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Caler Family History

Caler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kahler or Köhler (see Kohler).

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


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Where is the Caler family from?

You can see how Caler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Caler families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Caler's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Caler families in 1891.
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What did your Caler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caler. 100% of Caler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Caler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caler 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Caler. 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 814 military records available for the last name Caler. For the veterans among your Caler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Caler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Caler in 1947 was 24, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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