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Kagler Family History

Kagler 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: Kapler, Kamler, Kaller, Hagler, Kugler, Kahler, Kegler, Nagler, Agler

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Where is the Kagler family from?

You can see how Kagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kagler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kagler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kagler families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kagler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kagler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kagler 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 Kagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kagler. 32% of Kagler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kagler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kagler were Salesman and Saleswoman.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%

What Kagler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kagler 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kagler. 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 179 military records available for the last name Kagler. For the veterans among your Kagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kagler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kagler in 1954 was 46, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kagler 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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