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Hitschler Family History

Hitschler 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: Hirschler, Tischler, Tritschler, Mutschler, Hilscher, Mischler

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Where is the Hitschler family from?

You can see how Hitschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitschler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hitschler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hitschler families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hitschler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hitschler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitschler 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 201 census records available for the last name Hitschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitschler 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hitschler. 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 230 military records available for the last name Hitschler. For the veterans among your Hitschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitschler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Hitschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hitschler in 1969 was 79, and 90 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitschler 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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