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Chler Family History

Chler Name 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: Ohler, Ahler, Uhler, Coler, Caler, Ehler, Cler, Chae, Cater, Chew

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Where is the Chler family from?

You can see how Chler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Chler families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Chler's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Chler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chler 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 Chler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chler. 100% of Chler men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Chler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chler 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chler. 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 26 military records available for the last name Chler. For the veterans among your Chler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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