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Nehler Family History

Nehler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neller, Nehmer, Fehler, Wehler, Mehler, Behler, Neher, Dehler, Gehler

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Where is the Nehler family from?

You can see how Nehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nehler family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nehler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehler 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 Nehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nehler. 100% of Nehler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nehler women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Nehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Nehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehler 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Nehler. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nehler. For the veterans among your Nehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Nehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nehler in 1972 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nehler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehler 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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