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Kadler Family History

Kadler 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: Kader, Kapler, Adler, Kamler, Nadler, Kandler, Kaller, Madler, Fadler

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Where is the Kadler family from?

You can see how Kadler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kadler families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kadler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kadler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadler 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 Kadler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadler. 31% of Kadler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kadler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kadler were Assembler and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Assembler
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Kadler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Kadler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadler 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Kadler. 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 195 military records available for the last name Kadler. For the veterans among your Kadler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Kadler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kadler in 1973 was 47, and 70 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kadler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadler 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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