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Heffler Family History

Heffler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hefler and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Heffler family from?

You can see how Heffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heffler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Heffler families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heffler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heffler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heffler 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 Heffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heffler. 21% of Heffler men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Heffler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heffler were Farmer and Homemaker.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Beautician
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Homemaker
    17%

What Heffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffler 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Heffler. 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 406 military records available for the last name Heffler. For the veterans among your Heffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Heffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Heffler in 1953 was 42, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heffler 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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