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Hitzler Family History

Hitzler 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: Ritzler, Ditzler, Hetzler, Hutzler, Sitzler, Hiller, Pitzer, Bitler

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Where is the Hitzler family from?

You can see how Hitzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hitzler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitzler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hitzler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzler 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 Hitzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitzler. 42% of Hitzler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hitzler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hitzler were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Cigar Maker
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Hitzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hitzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzler 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Hitzler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hitzler. For the veterans among your Hitzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hitzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hitzler in 1962 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hitzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitzler 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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