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Hither Family History

Hither 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: Bither, Hiter, Huther, Fisher, Risher, Hutter, Esther, Gitter

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Where is the Hither family from?

You can see how Hither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hither family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hither families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hither family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hither's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hither families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Hither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hither 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hither. 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 Hither. For the veterans among your Hither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hither lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hither 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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