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Herdler Family History

Herdler 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: Herder, Heidler, Hendler, Hertler, Heller, Helder, Verdier, Medler

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Where is the Herdler family from?

You can see how Herdler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Herdler families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Herdler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Herdler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herdler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herdler. 100% of Herdler women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Herdler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Herdler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdler 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Herdler. 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 72 military records available for the last name Herdler. For the veterans among your Herdler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Herdler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herdler in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdler 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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