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Hitzschke Family History

Hitzschke 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: Mitschke, Nitschke, Nitzsche, Mischke, Bieschke, Patschke, Kirschke

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Where is the Hitzschke family from?

You can see how Hitzschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hitzschke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitzschke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hitzschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hitzschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hitzschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzschke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hitzschke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hitzschke. For the veterans among your Hitzschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzschke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hitzschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hitzschke in 1966 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitzschke 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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