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Kahler Family History

Kahler Surname Meaning

German:: nickname meaning ‘(the) bald one’ an inflected form of the adjective from Middle High German kal ‘bald’.

Compare Kahl.

(Kähler): see Kaehler.

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


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Where is the Kahler family from?

You can see how Kahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kahler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Kahler families living in Norfolk. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kahler's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kahler families in 1891.
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What did your Kahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kahler. 100% of Kahler men worked as a Bricklayer and 65% of Kahler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Kahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahler 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kahler. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Kahler. For the veterans among your Kahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kahler in 1945 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahler 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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