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Hitelson Family History

Hitelson 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: Hitson, Kittelson, Mikelson, Hilson, Hillson, Harelson, Hudelson

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Where is the Hitelson family from?

You can see how Hitelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hitelson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hitelson family living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitelson's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Hitelson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hitelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitelson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hitelson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hitelson. For the veterans among your Hitelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitelson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitelson

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