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Hertler Family History

Hertler Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Hertel or Härtel (see Hartel ).

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


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Where is the Hertler family from?

You can see how Hertler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hertler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hertler families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hertler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hertler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertler 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 Hertler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertler. 32% of Hertler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hertler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hertler were Painter and Seamstress.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Hertler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hertler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertler 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Hertler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 191 military records available for the last name Hertler. For the veterans among your Hertler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Hertler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hertler in 1954 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertler 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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