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Hittell Family History

Hittell 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: Kittell, Littell, Hartell, Hipwell, Tittel, Kittel, Whitwell, Hettel

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Where is the Hittell family from?

You can see how Hittell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hittell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hittell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hittell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hittell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hittell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hittell 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 Hittell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hittell. 100% of Hittell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hittell women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hittell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Hittell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hittell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hittell. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hittell. For the veterans among your Hittell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hittell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hittell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hittell in 1968 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hittell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hittell 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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