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Exler Family History

Exler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Öchsler from Middle High German ochse ‘ox’ + -(l)er suffix denoting human activity;

an occupational name for someone who tended cattle or for a cattle dealer

or a nickname for a farmer who used oxen for plowing.

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


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Where is the Exler family from?

You can see how Exler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Exler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Exler families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Exler's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Exler families in 1891.
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What did your Exler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Exler. 100% of Exler 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Exler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exler 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Exler. 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 598 military records available for the last name Exler. For the veterans among your Exler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Exler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Exler in 1945 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exler 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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