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Hedtler Family History

Hedtler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hettler, Hertler, Hetler, Heller, Medler, Betler, Hegler, Heckler

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Where is the Hedtler family from?

You can see how Hedtler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedtler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedtler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hedtler family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedtler's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hedtler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedtler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Hedtler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedtler 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Hedtler. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hedtler. For the veterans among your Hedtler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedtler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Hedtler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hedtler in 1968 was 72, and 92 in 1993.

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