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Hittesdorf Family History

Hittesdorf 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: Hattendorf, Mittendorf, Hilgendorf, Bettendorf, Diefendorf

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Hittesdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hittesdorf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 44 military records available for the last name Hittesdorf. For the veterans among your Hittesdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hittesdorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hittesdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hittesdorf in 1969 was 87, and 68 in 2003.

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