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Hitzelberger Family History

Hitzelberger 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: Himmelberger, Litzenberger, Katzenberger, Heidelberger, Eichelberger

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Where is the Hitzelberger family from?

You can see how Hitzelberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitzelberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitzelberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Hitzelberger families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hitzelberger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hitzelberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitzelberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hitzelberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitzelberger. 25% of Hitzelberger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hitzelberger women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hitzelberger were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Bartender
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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What Hitzelberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hitzelberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitzelberger 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Hitzelberger. 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 683 military records available for the last name Hitzelberger. For the veterans among your Hitzelberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitzelberger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hitzelberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hitzelberger in 1957 was 59, and 92 in 2003.

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