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Hedler Family History

Hedler Surname 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: Heller, Medler, Hegler, Heidler, Hedley, Hadler, Hendler, Heiler

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Where is the Hedler family from?

You can see how Hedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hedler families living in Manitoba. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hedler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hedler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedler. 25% of Hedler men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Hedler women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedler 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Hedler. 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 591 military records available for the last name Hedler. For the veterans among your Hedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hedler in 1957 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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