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Hitor Family History

Hitor 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: Hiter, Hector, Hilton, Vito, Hinton, Ito, Victor, Bator, Astor, Bitar

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Where is the Hitor family from?

You can see how Hitor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitor family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hitor family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hitor's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Hitor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hitor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitor 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hitor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hitor. For the veterans among your Hitor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitor 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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