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Hitzke Family History

Hitzke 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: Fitzke, Witzke, Hilke, Natzke, Litke, Hipke, Hitz, Matzke, Wittke

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Where is the Hitzke family from?

You can see how Hitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hitzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hitzke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hitzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzke 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 Hitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitzke. 60% of Hitzke men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hitzke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hitzke were Cheese Maker and Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • Cheese Maker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Hitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Hitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzke 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Hitzke. 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 87 military records available for the last name Hitzke. For the veterans among your Hitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hitzke in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitzke 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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