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Kamler Family History

Kamler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kammler an occupational name for a comb maker or more probably a wool comber (see Kamm).

It has been suggested that it may also be an agent noun from Middle High German kamin ‘chimney stove’ hence an occupational name for a stove and chimney fitter.

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


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Where is the Kamler family from?

You can see how Kamler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kamler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kamler family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamler's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kamler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamler 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 Kamler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamler. 36% of Kamler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kamler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kamler were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Kamler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamler 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Kamler. 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 972 military records available for the last name Kamler. For the veterans among your Kamler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kamler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kamler in 1961 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamler 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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