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Hitner Family History

Hitner 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: Whitner, Hiner, Hirner, Hiter, Hiltner, Kitner, Eitner, Heitner

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Where is the Hitner family from?

You can see how Hitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hitner families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitner's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hitner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hitner. 50% of Hitner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Hitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitner 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Hitner. 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 298 military records available for the last name Hitner. For the veterans among your Hitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hitner in 1945 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitner 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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