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Hitzer Family History

Hitzer 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: Pitzer, Sitzer, Bitzer, Fitzer, Hiter, Ritzer, Zitzer, Hetzer, Hizer

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Where is the Hitzer family from?

You can see how Hitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hitzer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hitzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzer 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 211 census records available for the last name Hitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hitzer. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hitzer. For the veterans among your Hitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Hitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hitzer in 1967 was 66, and 74 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitzer 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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