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Tagler Family History

Tagler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tasler, Hagler, Tager, Nagler, Agler, Tabler, Tagle, Tayler, Wagler

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Where is the Tagler family from?

You can see how Tagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tagler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tagler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Tagler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Tagler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tagler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tagler 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 Tagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tagler. 50% of Tagler men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tagler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tagler were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Tagler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tagler 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Tagler. 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 150 military records available for the last name Tagler. For the veterans among your Tagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tagler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tagler in 1962 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tagler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tagler 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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