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Hittner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hüttner (see Huettner ).

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


Similar surnames: Hittle, Fitzner, Wittner, Ittner, Hiltner, Pittner, Huttner, Mitter

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Where is the Hittner family from?

You can see how Hittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hittner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hittner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hittner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hittner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hittner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hittner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hittner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hittner. 32% of Hittner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hittner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hittner were Electrician and House Work. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • House Work
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hittner 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Hittner. 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 265 military records available for the last name Hittner. For the veterans among your Hittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hittner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hittner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hittner in 1963 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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