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Dengler Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a knife-sharpener, from an agent derivative of Middle High German tengelen ‘to sharpen instruments’ (such as large knives, sickles, and scythes), originally by carefully angled hammer blows (from Old High German tangol ‘hammer’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Degler, Gengler, Daigler, Tingler, Dennler, Demler, Fendler, Dentler

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Dengler Family Origin

Where is the Dengler family from?

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You can see how Dengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dengler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dengler families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dengler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dengler's in the UK. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dengler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dengler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dengler Family Occupations

What did your Dengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Dengler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 14% of Dengler's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dengler. A less common occupation for the Dengler family was Shoemaker.

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  • Farmer

    14%

  • Laborer

    13%

  • Carpenter

    6%

  • Shoemaker

    4%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dengler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Dengler Historical Records

What Dengler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dengler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dengler. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dengler. For the veterans among your Dengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dengler Life Expectancy

What is the average Dengler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dengler in 1948 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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