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Pahler Family History

Pahler Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Pfahler.

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


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Where is the Pahler family from?

You can see how Pahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pahler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Pahler families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pahler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pahler families in 1891.
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What did your Pahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pahler. 37% of Pahler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Private
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Pahler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahler 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Pahler. 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 385 military records available for the last name Pahler. For the veterans among your Pahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pahler in 1957 was 51, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahler 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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