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Hendler Family History

Hendler Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a merchant or trader Middle High German hendeler German Händler.

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


Similar surnames: Tendler, Fendler, Mendler, Wendler, Bendler, Mandler, Seidler

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Where is the Hendler family from?

You can see how Hendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hendler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hendler families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hendler's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Hendler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendler. 17% of Hendler men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Hendler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendler were Manager and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Secretary
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hendler. 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 780 military records available for the last name Hendler. For the veterans among your Hendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hendler in 1952 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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