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Hertzler Family History

Hertzler Name Meaning

Swiss German: altered form of Hürzeler of unexplained etymology. The surname Hertzler is no longer found in Switzerland while the name Hürzeler is found mainly in the cantons of Aargau and Solothurn. Compare Hartzler . South German: occupational name for a collector of resin (used for making pitch) from Middle High German harz ‘resin’ + agent suffix -ler. Alternatively of Swiss German origin (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Hartzler, Herzer, Hetzer, Herter, Metzler, Hettler, Metzger, Kerzner

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Where is the Hertzler family from?

You can see how Hertzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertzler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hertzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Hertzler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hertzler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hertzler families in 1840.
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What did your Hertzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertzler. 26% of Hertzler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hertzler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hertzler were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hertzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertzler 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Hertzler. 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 993 military records available for the last name Hertzler. For the veterans among your Hertzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertzler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hertzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hertzler in 1952 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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