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Hettler Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a goatherd from an agent derivative of the Alemannic dialect word Hettel ‘goat’. North German: nickname for a hateful or belligerent person from Middle Low German heteler ‘hater enemy’.

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


Similar surnames: Zettler, Kettler, Jetter, Netter, Hatler, Hegler, Mettler, Wetter

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Where is the Hettler family from?

You can see how Hettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hettler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hettler families living in Alberta. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hettler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hettler families in 1911.
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What did your Hettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hettler. 100% of Hettler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettler 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Hettler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 730 military records available for the last name Hettler. For the veterans among your Hettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hettler in 1953 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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