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Hiiter Family History

Hiiter 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: Hiter, Heiter, Winter, Hutter, Minter, Halter, Pinter, Lister, Gitter

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Where is the Hiiter family from?

You can see how Hiiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiiter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hiiter families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiiter's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hiiter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Hiiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiiter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiiter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hiiter. For the veterans among your Hiiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiiter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Hiiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hiiter in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiiter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiiter 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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