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Hudler Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a rag-trader from an agent derivative of Middle High German hudel ‘rag’.

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


Similar surnames: Huller, Sudler, Hubler, Sadler, Hucker, Dupler, Hemler, Kugler

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Where is the Hudler family from?

You can see how Hudler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hudler families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hudler's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Hudler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudler. 16% of Hudler men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Hudler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudler were Salesman and School Teacher. .

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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
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • School Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hudler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudler 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hudler. 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 917 military records available for the last name Hudler. For the veterans among your Hudler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hudler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hudler in 1958 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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