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Kaigler Family History

Kaigler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kegler or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Kaigler family from?

You can see how Kaigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaigler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kaigler family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaigler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kaigler families in 1891.
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What did your Kaigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaigler. 29% of Kaigler men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kaigler women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaigler were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Conductor
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    20%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Servant
    16%
  • Housework
    12%

What Kaigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kaigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaigler 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kaigler. 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 632 military records available for the last name Kaigler. For the veterans among your Kaigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaigler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kaigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaigler in 1950 was 32, and 24 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaigler 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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