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Hiteman Family History

Hiteman Name 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: Hitsman, Whiteman, Hitesman, Hineman, Hileman, Hitzeman, Titman

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Where is the Hiteman family from?

You can see how Hiteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiteman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiteman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hiteman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiteman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hiteman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiteman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiteman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiteman. 43% of Hiteman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hiteman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiteman were Bus Driver and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Bus Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiteman 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hiteman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Hiteman. For the veterans among your Hiteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiteman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hiteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hiteman in 1963 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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