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Heitler Family History

Heitler 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: Hettler, Heidler, Heiler, Beitler, Heitner, Teitler, Hertler, Zeitler

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Where is the Heitler family from?

You can see how Heitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heitler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Heitler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Heitler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heitler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitler 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 Heitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heitler. 100% of Heitler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Heitler women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Caterer
    50%

What Heitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Heitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitler 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Heitler. 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 181 military records available for the last name Heitler. For the veterans among your Heitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Heitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heitler in 1959 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitler 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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