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Haigler Family History

Haigler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hägler (see Hagler).

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


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Where is the Haigler family from?

You can see how Haigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haigler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Haigler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Haigler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Haigler families in 1891.
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What did your Haigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haigler. 31% of Haigler men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Haigler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haigler were Painter and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Haigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haigler 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Haigler. 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 Haigler. For the veterans among your Haigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haigler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Haigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Haigler in 1945 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

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