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Hittersay Family History

Hittersay 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: Kitterman, Battersby, Hattersley, Sitterly, Litteral, Bitterman

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Where is the Hittersay family from?

You can see how Hittersay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hittersay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hittersay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hittersay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hittersay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Hittersay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hittersay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hittersay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hittersay. For the veterans among your Hittersay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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