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Hirschler Family History

Hirschler Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a keeper of deer from Middle High German hir(t)z ‘deer’ + the agent suffix -ler. Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from a pet form of Hirsch

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


Similar surnames: Hirschberg, Tischler, Hirsch, Mischler, Bichler, Herscher, Hirschhorn

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Where is the Hirschler family from?

You can see how Hirschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirschler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirschler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Hirschler families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hirschler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hirschler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirschler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirschler. 50% of Hirschler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hirschler women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hirschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirschler 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Hirschler. 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 581 military records available for the last name Hirschler. For the veterans among your Hirschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirschler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hirschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hirschler in 1947 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

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