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Hitcham Family History

Hitcham Surname Meaning

from either of two places called Hitcham (Suffolk Bucks). The Suffolk place-name is recorded as Hecham in 1086 and derives from Old English hæc ‘hatch gate’ or *hæcce ‘fence’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

The Bucks place-name is recorded as Hucheham in 1086 and derives from an Old English personal name *Hycga + Old English hām.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Hitcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitcham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hitcham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Hitcham families living in Suffolk. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hitcham's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hitcham families in 1891.
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What did your Hitcham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman Deckhand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hitcham. 100% of Hitcham men worked as a Fisherman Deckhand and 86% of Hitcham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman Deckhand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Shop Assistant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Hitcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitcham 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Hitcham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Hitcham. For the veterans among your Hitcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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