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Hetler Family History

Hetler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hettler.

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


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Where is the Hetler family from?

You can see how Hetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hetler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hetler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetler 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 Hetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetler. 32% of Hetler men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Hetler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hetler were Farm and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housework
    25%

What Hetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetler 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Hetler. 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 436 military records available for the last name Hetler. For the veterans among your Hetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Hetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hetler in 1952 was 43, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetler 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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