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Hirdler Family History

Hirdler Name 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: Girdler, Herder, Harder, Hiller, Ridler, Hibbler, Kindler, Fiedler

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Where is the Hirdler family from?

You can see how Hirdler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirdler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirdler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hirdler families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirdler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hirdler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirdler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirdler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirdler. 31% of Hirdler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    24%
  • General Trucking
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
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What Hirdler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Hirdler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirdler 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hirdler. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hirdler. For the veterans among your Hirdler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirdler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hirdler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hirdler in 1959 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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