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Hitzman Family History

Hitzman 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: Ritzman, Witzman, Hitsman, Sitzman, Kitzman, Hintzman, Hinzman

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Where is the Hitzman family from?

You can see how Hitzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hitzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hitzman families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hitzman's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Hitzman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzman 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 Hitzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitzman. 28% of Hitzman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hitzman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hitzman were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hitzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hitzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Hitzman. 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 176 military records available for the last name Hitzman. For the veterans among your Hitzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hitzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hitzman in 1963 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitzman 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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