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Gegler Family History

Gegler 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: Geller, Hegler, Pegler, Legler, Gegner, Gigler, Geiler, Kegler

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Where is the Gegler family from?

You can see how Gegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gegler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gegler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gegler family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gegler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gegler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gegler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gegler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gegler. 60% of Gegler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Broker
    40%

What Gegler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Gegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gegler 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gegler. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gegler. For the veterans among your Gegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gegler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gegler in 1967 was 62, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gegler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gegler 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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