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Kaler Family History

Kaler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kahler or Köhler (see Koehler). Probably an Americanized form of German Kehler.

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


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Where is the Kaler family from?

You can see how Kaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kaler families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kaler's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kaler families in 1891.
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What did your Kaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kaler. 100% of Kaler men worked as a General Labourer.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaler 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Kaler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaler. For the veterans among your Kaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaler in 1944 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaler 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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