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Exeler Family History

Exeler 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: Exler, Eveler, Egeler, Bieler, Eller, Exley, Keeler, Eifler, Euler

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Where is the Exeler family from?

You can see how Exeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Exeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Exeler families living in Kentucky. This was about 55% of all the recorded Exeler's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Exeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Exeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Exeler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Exeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exeler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Exeler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Exeler. For the veterans among your Exeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exeler lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Exeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Exeler in 1974 was 75, and 83 in 1995.

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