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Hitschke Family History

Hitschke 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: Mitschke, Nitschke, Mischke, Bieschke, Patschke, Kirschke, Pischke

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Where is the Hitschke family from?

You can see how Hitschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hitschke family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitschke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hitschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hitschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Hitschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitschke 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hitschke. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hitschke. For the veterans among your Hitschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitschke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Hitschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hitschke in 1972 was 67, and 80 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitschke 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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