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Kabler Family History

Kabler Surname Meaning

German: probably an East German variant of Gabler.

Americanized form of German Kappler or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Kabler family from?

You can see how Kabler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kabler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kabler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kabler families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kabler's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Kabler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kabler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kabler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kabler. 39% of Kabler men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Kabler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kabler were Farm Laborer and Sales Girl.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Sales Girl
    10%

What Kabler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kabler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kabler 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Kabler. 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 589 military records available for the last name Kabler. For the veterans among your Kabler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kabler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kabler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kabler in 1959 was 37, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kabler 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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