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Hiler Family History

Hiler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heiler.

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


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Where is the Hiler family from?

You can see how Hiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Hiler families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hiler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiler 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 Hiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiler. 16% of Hiler men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Hiler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiler were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Hiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiler 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Hiler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hiler. For the veterans among your Hiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hiler in 1952 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiler 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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