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Hittery Family History

Hittery 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: Hattery, Hutter, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter, Guttery, Buttery, Pitter

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Where is the Hittery family from?

You can see how Hittery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hittery family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hittery family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hittery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hittery families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hittery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hittery 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hittery. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hittery. For the veterans among your Hittery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hittery lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hittery 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hittery

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