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Hitaffer Family History

Hitaffer 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: Haffer, Huffer, Stauffer, Hafner, Whitaker, Jaffer, Saffer, Schaffer

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Where is the Hitaffer family from?

You can see how Hitaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitaffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitaffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hitaffer families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitaffer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hitaffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitaffer 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 Hitaffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hitaffer. 100% of Hitaffer men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Hitaffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Hitaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitaffer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hitaffer. 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 68 military records available for the last name Hitaffer. For the veterans among your Hitaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitaffer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hitaffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hitaffer in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitaffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitaffer 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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