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Hieler Family History

Hieler 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: Bieler, Hiller, Wieler, Kieler, Sieler, Hibler, Hieber, Hisler, Hiler

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Where is the Hieler family from?

You can see how Hieler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hieler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hieler family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hieler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hieler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Hieler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieler 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hieler. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hieler. For the veterans among your Hieler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieler 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 Hieler

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