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Hackler Family History

Hackler Surname Meaning

German (also Häckler): occupational name for someone who used a small hoe in the field or a vineyard.

See Heckler.

Occupational name for a dealer in ironware and dry goods.

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


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Where is the Hackler family from?

You can see how Hackler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hackler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hackler families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hackler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hackler families in 1891.
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What did your Hackler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hackler. 27% of Hackler men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Hackler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hackler were Carpenter 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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Saleslady
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hackler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackler 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Hackler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hackler. For the veterans among your Hackler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hackler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hackler in 1953 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hackler 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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