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Hitzfeld Family History

Hitzfeld 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: Herzfeld, Hetzel, Hatfield, Hosfeld, Binsfeld, Whitfield, Whitefield

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Where is the Hitzfeld family from?

You can see how Hitzfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hitzfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hitzfeld families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitzfeld's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hitzfeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzfeld 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 Hitzfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitzfeld. 34% of Hitzfeld men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hitzfeld women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Insurance Adjuster
    34%
  • Clercial
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hitzfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Hitzfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzfeld 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Hitzfeld. 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 266 military records available for the last name Hitzfeld. For the veterans among your Hitzfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzfeld lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hitzfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hitzfeld in 1960 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitzfeld 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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