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Hitchman Family History

Hitchman Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Oxfordshire): variant of Hickman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hitchman family from?

You can see how Hitchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitchman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Hitchman families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Hitchman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hitchman families in 1911.
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What did your Hitchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hitchman. 67% of Hitchman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hitchman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hitchman were Barber and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Barber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hitchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Hitchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitchman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hitchman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hitchman. For the veterans among your Hitchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitchman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hitchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hitchman in 1955 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitchman 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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