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Edler Family History

Edler Name Meaning

German: status name meaning ‘nobleman’ (see Edel ).

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


Similar surnames: Adler, Egler, Euler, Eyler, Exler, Eder, Erler, Esler, Eller, Tendler

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Where is the Edler family from?

You can see how Edler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Edler families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Edler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher Furniture and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edler. 100% of Edler men worked as a French Polisher Furniture and 71% of Edler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher Furniture
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Hat cap Machinist
    7%
  • Probationer Nurse
    7%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Edler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Edler. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Edler. For the veterans among your Edler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Edler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Edler in 1947 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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