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Dengler Family History

Dengler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a knife-sharpener from an agent derivative of Middle High German tengelen ‘to sharpen instruments’ (such as large knives, sickles, and scythes).

Originally by carefully angled hammer blows (from Old High German tangol ‘hammer’).

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


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You can see how Dengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dengler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dengler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dengler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dengler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dengler families in 1891.
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What did your Dengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dengler. 100% of Dengler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dengler. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dengler. For the veterans among your Dengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dengler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dengler in 1948 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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