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Pregler Name Meaning

German: nickname for a chatterer or grumbler from an agent derivative of Middle High German breglen ‘to chatter complain yell roar’.

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


Similar surnames: Preller, Pegler, Reger, Kreller, Kegler, Preiser, Praeger, Preyer

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Where is the Pregler family from?

You can see how Pregler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pregler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pregler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pregler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pregler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pregler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pregler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pregler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pregler. 31% of Pregler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pregler women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pregler were Cabinet Maker and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Cabinet Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pregler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pregler 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Pregler. 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 813 military records available for the last name Pregler. For the veterans among your Pregler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pregler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pregler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pregler in 1962 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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