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Edgler Family History

Edgler 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: Eggler, Edgley, Egler, Edler, Engler, Edger, Eagle, Ledger, Eigner

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Where is the Edgler family from?

You can see how Edgler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edgler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Edgler families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Edgler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edgler families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Edgler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgler 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Edgler. 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 16 military records available for the last name Edgler. For the veterans among your Edgler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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