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Hitesman Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Heitzmann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hitsman, Hillsman, Hileman, Hinerman, Hineman, Dikeman, Iserman

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Where is the Hitesman family from?

You can see how Hitesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitesman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hitesman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hitesman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hitesman families in 1840.
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What did your Hitesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitesman. 44% of Hitesman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hitesman women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hitesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitesman 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hitesman. 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 405 military records available for the last name Hitesman. For the veterans among your Hitesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitesman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hitesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hitesman in 1963 was 75, and 100 in 2004.

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