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Hiesler Family History

Hiesler 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: Giesler, Kiesler, Wiesler, Hiester, Hisler, Hesler, Heller, Bieler

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Where is the Hiesler family from?

You can see how Hiesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiesler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hiesler families living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hiesler's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Hiesler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiesler 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 Hiesler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dress Maker
    100%

What Hiesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Hiesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiesler 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hiesler. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hiesler. For the veterans among your Hiesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiesler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Hiesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hiesler in 1964 was 66, and 96 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiesler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiesler 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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