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Hitchler Family History

Hitchler 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: Hitchner, Hetchler, Witcher, Pitcher, Hitchen, Tischler, Hatcher

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Where is the Hitchler family from?

You can see how Hitchler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitchler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitchler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hitchler families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitchler's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hitchler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitchler 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 Hitchler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hitchler. 50% of Hitchler men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Hitchler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Hitchler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitchler 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hitchler. 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 159 military records available for the last name Hitchler. For the veterans among your Hitchler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitchler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hitchler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hitchler in 1964 was 77, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitchler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitchler 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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