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Brahler Family History

Brahler Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a boaster from an agent derivative of Middle Low German prālen ‘to swagger’.

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


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Where is the Brahler family from?

You can see how Brahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brahler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brahler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Brahler families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brahler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brahler families in 1911.
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What did your Brahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brahler. 50% of Brahler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brahler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brahler were Gardner and Cutter.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Gardner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cutter
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brahler 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Brahler. 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 311 military records available for the last name Brahler. For the veterans among your Brahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brahler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brahler in 1963 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brahler 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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