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Egler Family History

Egler Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone living near the corner of a street or the corner of a mountain or by a promontory from Middle High German egge ‘corner’ + diminutive -l- + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Egler family from?

You can see how Egler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Egler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Egler families living in Norfolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Egler's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Egler families in 1891.
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What did your Egler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Egler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egler 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Egler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Egler. For the veterans among your Egler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Egler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Egler in 1954 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egler 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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