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Hefler Family History

Hefler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heffner.

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


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Where is the Hefler family from?

You can see how Hefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hefler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Hefler families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefler's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hefler families in 1911.
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What did your Hefler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hefler. 67% of Hefler men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Hefler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefler 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Hefler. 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 467 military records available for the last name Hefler. For the veterans among your Hefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hefler in 1962 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefler 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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