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Hatler Family History

Hatler Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of South German and Swiss German Hattler (also Hättler), an occupational name for someone who raises goats from dialect hettel ‘goat’.

The name is derived from the combination of the word for goat and the agent suffix -er, which is commonly used in German to indicate a person who performs a certain action.

This etymology highlights the importance of herding and agriculture in the cultural context of the regions where the name originated.

Such occupational surnames often provide insights into the livelihoods and activities that were significant to families in historical communities.

Overall, Hattler and its variations reflect a rich linguistic heritage linked to pastoral practices.

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


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You can see how Hatler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hatler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hatler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hatler families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hatler's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hatler families in 1891.
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What did your Hatler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hatler. 100% of Hatler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Hatler. 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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There are 564 military records available for the last name Hatler. For the veterans among your Hatler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hatler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hatler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hatler in 1945 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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