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Hitzges Family History

Hitzges 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: Hites, Sitzes, Hines, Hatzis, Hetzel, Hitchen, Pitzer, Hilger, Sitzer

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Where is the Hitzges family from?

You can see how Hitzges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hitzges families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitzges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hitzges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Hitzges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzges 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hitzges. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hitzges. For the veterans among your Hitzges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzges lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hitzges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hitzges in 1963 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitzges 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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