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Hesler Family History

Hesler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hasler

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


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Where is the Hesler family from?

You can see how Hesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Hesler families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hesler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hesler families in 1891.
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What did your Hesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Underground Miner and Unpaid Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hesler. 60% of Hesler men worked as an Underground Miner and 38% of Hesler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hesler were Limestone Garryman (heavy) and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Underground Miner
    60%
  • Limestone Garryman (heavy)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    38%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    38%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesler 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Hesler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hesler. For the veterans among your Hesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hesler in 1952 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

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