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Hitchfield Family History

Hitchfield 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: Litchfield, Highfield, Birchfield, Hirschfield, Critchfield

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Where is the Hitchfield family from?

You can see how Hitchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitchfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hitchfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hitchfield families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hitchfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hitchfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitchfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Hitchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitchfield 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hitchfield. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hitchfield. For the veterans among your Hitchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitchfield lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Hitchfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hitchfield in 1980 was 59, and 86 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitchfield 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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