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Pengler Family History

Pengler 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: Pegler, Dengler, Wengler, Gengler, Tengler, Peagler, Engler, Fengler

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Where is the Pengler family from?

You can see how Pengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pengler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pengler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pengler family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pengler's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pengler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pengler 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 Pengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pengler. 100% of Pengler men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

What Pengler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Pengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pengler 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pengler. 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 138 military records available for the last name Pengler. For the veterans among your Pengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pengler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pengler in 1972 was 74, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pengler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pengler 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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