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Hiffler Family History

Hiffler 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: Heffler, Hoffler, Shiffler, Huffer, Hoffner, Hiller, Hibbler, Eifler

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Where is the Hiffler family from?

You can see how Hiffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiffler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiffler families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hiffler family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiffler's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hiffler families in 1840.
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What did your Hiffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lumberman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiffler. 100% of Hiffler men worked as a Lumberman.

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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

  • Lumberman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Hiffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiffler 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hiffler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hiffler. For the veterans among your Hiffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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