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Hiton Family History

Hiton 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: Hilton, Hinton, Aiton, Hitson, Hixon, Whiton, Simon, Linton, Hatton

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Where is the Hiton family from?

You can see how Hiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Hiton families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hiton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hiton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiton 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 Hiton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housework was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hiton. 100% of Hiton women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    100%

What Hiton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Hiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiton 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Hiton. 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 156 military records available for the last name Hiton. For the veterans among your Hiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiton lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Hiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hiton in 1986 was 64, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiton 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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