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Hittinger Family History

Hittinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Hitting.

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


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Where is the Hittinger family from?

You can see how Hittinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hittinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hittinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Hittinger families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Hittinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hittinger families in 1891.
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What did your Hittinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hittinger. 15% of Hittinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hittinger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hittinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hittinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hittinger 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Hittinger. 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 655 military records available for the last name Hittinger. For the veterans among your Hittinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hittinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hittinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hittinger in 1947 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hittinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hittinger 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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