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Hitzwebel Family History

Hitzwebel 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: Hipwell, Giebel, Hetzel, Biebel, Zwiebel, Schwebel, Whitwell

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Where is the Hitzwebel family from?

You can see how Hitzwebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzwebel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hitzwebel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitzwebel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hitzwebel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzwebel 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 5 census records available for the last name Hitzwebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzwebel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hitzwebel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hitzwebel. For the veterans among your Hitzwebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzwebel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Hitzwebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hitzwebel in 1972 was 80, and 87 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitzwebel 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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