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Kegler Family History

Kegler Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a skilled or enthusiastic skittles player from an agent derivative of Middle High German kegel ‘skittle pin’.

It may also derive from Middle Low German kegeler or kogeler ‘juggler clown’.

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


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Where is the Kegler family from?

You can see how Kegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kegler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kegler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kegler family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kegler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kegler families in 1891.
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What did your Kegler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kegler. 100% of Kegler women worked as a Waitress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kegler 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Kegler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kegler. For the veterans among your Kegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kegler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kegler in 1949 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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