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Hichler Family History

Hichler 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: Pichler, Bichler, Kichler, Hechler, Michler, Eichler, Richter

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Where is the Hichler family from?

You can see how Hichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hichler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hichler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hichler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hichler families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Hichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichler 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hichler. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hichler. For the veterans among your Hichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hichler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hichler

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