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Hitland Family History

Hitland 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: Hetland, Ritland, Heitland, Hiland, Holland, Maitland, Harland

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Where is the Hitland family from?

You can see how Hitland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hitland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hitland family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitland's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hitland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitland 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 Hitland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hitland. 100% of Hitland 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hitland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Hitland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitland 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hitland. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hitland. For the veterans among your Hitland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Hitland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hitland in 1966 was 65, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitland 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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