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Hitts Family History

Hitts 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: Mitts, Hitt, Witts, Kitts, Fitts, Pitts, Hites, Litts, Sitts, Ritts

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Where is the Hitts family from?

You can see how Hitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Hitts families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hitts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hitts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitts 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 Hitts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitts. 48% of Hitts men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hitts women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hitts were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Hitts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitts 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hitts. 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 215 military records available for the last name Hitts. For the veterans among your Hitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitts lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hitts in 1968 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitts 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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