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Hitchon Family History

Hitchon Surname Meaning

see Hitchen.

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


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Where is the Hitchon family from?

You can see how Hitchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitchon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitchon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Hitchon families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hitchon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hitchon families in 1911.
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What did your Hitchon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hitchon. 100% of Hitchon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hitchon women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hitchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitchon 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Hitchon. 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 342 military records available for the last name Hitchon. For the veterans among your Hitchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitchon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hitchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hitchon in 1962 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitchon 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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