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Zehler Family History

Zehler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zahler

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


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Where is the Zehler family from?

You can see how Zehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Zehler families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zehler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zehler families in 1880.
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What did your Zehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zehler. 47% of Zehler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zehler women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Zehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Zehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehler 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Zehler. 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 472 military records available for the last name Zehler. For the veterans among your Zehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zehler in 1962 was 70, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehler 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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