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Hidler Family History

Hidler 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: Hiller, Ridler, Heidler, Hadler, Hibler, Hudler, Sidler, Fidler

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Where is the Hidler family from?

You can see how Hidler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hidler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hidler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hidler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hidler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hidler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hidler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hidler. 43% of Hidler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Hidler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Hidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidler 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hidler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Hidler. For the veterans among your Hidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hidler in 1967 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

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