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Hetchler Family History

Hetchler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hechler.

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


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Where is the Hetchler family from?

You can see how Hetchler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetchler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetchler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hetchler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hetchler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hetchler families in 1911.
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What did your Hetchler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hetchler. 70% of Hetchler 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
    70%
  • Labourer
    30%

What Hetchler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hetchler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetchler 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Hetchler. 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 150 military records available for the last name Hetchler. For the veterans among your Hetchler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetchler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hetchler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hetchler in 1959 was 53, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetchler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetchler 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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