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Hitterdal Family History

Hitterdal 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: Litteral, Kitterman, Bitterman, Hutter, Gitter, Mitter, Pitera

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Where is the Hitterdal family from?

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

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hitterdal. 100% of Hitterdal men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Hitterdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hitterdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitterdal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hitterdal. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hitterdal. For the veterans among your Hitterdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitterdal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Hitterdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hitterdal in 1970 was 76, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitterdal 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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