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Hitzmann Family History

Hitzmann 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: Kitzmann, Hitzemann, Heitzmann, Zitzmann, Sitzmann, Hinzmann

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Where is the Hitzmann family from?

You can see how Hitzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hitzmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hitzmann families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hitzmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hitzmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hitzmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Hitzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzmann 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hitzmann. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hitzmann. For the veterans among your Hitzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Hitzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hitzmann in 1968 was 86, and 60 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitzmann 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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