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Harler Family History

Harler Name Meaning

English (Somerset): possibly an occupational name for a flax worker from an agent noun formed with harl an obsolete word for a filament of hair flax or hemp + the suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Harper, Harger, Harder, Harle, Harker, Harley, Harmer, Hasler, Haller

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Where is the Harler family from?

You can see how Harler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Harler families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Harler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harler families in 1891.
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What did your Harler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harler. 50% of Harler men worked as an Incapacitated and 82% of Harler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harler were Coal Hewer and Dressmaker. .

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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

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Coal Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harler 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Harler. 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 527 military records available for the last name Harler. For the veterans among your Harler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Harler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harler in 1951 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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