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Kehler Family History

Kehler Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from a place called Kehl (see Kehl). variant of Köhler (see Kohler).

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


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Where is the Kehler family from?

You can see how Kehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Kehler families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kehler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kehler families in 1891.
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What did your Kehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoress (trouser Finisher) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kehler. 50% of Kehler women worked as a Tailoress (trouser Finisher).

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tailoress (trouser Finisher)
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Kehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kehler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kehler. For the veterans among your Kehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kehler in 1946 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehler 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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