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Hitte Family History

Hitte 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: Hotte, Witte, Hitt, Hite, Hittle, Hirte, Nitta, Hutt, Hatt, White

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Where is the Hitte family from?

You can see how Hitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hitte families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hitte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hitte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitte 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 Hitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitte. 32% of Hitte men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hitte women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hitte were Truck Driver and Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

What Hitte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitte 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Hitte. 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 522 military records available for the last name Hitte. For the veterans among your Hitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hitte in 1963 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitte 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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