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Hites Family History

Hites Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heitz.

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


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Where is the Hites family from?

You can see how Hites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hites family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hites families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hites families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hites's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Hites families in 1891.
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What did your Hites ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hites. 100% of Hites women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hites 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Hites. 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 Hites. For the veterans among your Hites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hites lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hites in 1953 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hites 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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