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Hitner Family History

Hitner 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: Whitner, Hiner, Hirner, Hiter, Hiltner, Kitner, Eitner, Heitner

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Where is the Hitner family from?

You can see how Hitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hitner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hitner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hitner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitner. 28% of Hitner men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Hitner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hitner were Truck 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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitner 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Hitner. 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 298 military records available for the last name Hitner. For the veterans among your Hitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hitner in 1945 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

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