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Agler Family History

Agler Surname Meaning

German: from the Germanic personal name Agelhar, composed of the elements agi(l) ‘point (of a sword)’ (see Eck) + hari ‘army’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Agler family from?

You can see how Agler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Agler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Agler families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Agler's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Agler families in 1891.
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What did your Agler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agler. 26% of Agler men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Agler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agler were Painter and Clerk.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Agler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agler 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Agler. 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 744 military records available for the last name Agler. For the veterans among your Agler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Agler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Agler in 1951 was 43, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agler 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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