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Hettler Family History

Hettler Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a goatherd from an agent derivative of the Alemannic dialect word Hettel ‘goat’.

North German: nickname for a hateful or belligerent person from Middle Low German heteler ‘hater enemy’.

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


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Where is the Hettler family from?

You can see how Hettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hettler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hettler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hettler families in 1891.
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What did your Hettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hettler. 31% of Hettler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hettler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hettler were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Janitor
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Hettler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettler 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Hettler. 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 730 military records available for the last name Hettler. For the veterans among your Hettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hettler in 1953 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettler 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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