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Hittmeyer Family History

Hittmeyer 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: Wittmeyer, Holtmeyer, Heitmeyer, Wittmayer, Whitmeyer, Altmeyer

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Where is the Hittmeyer family from?

You can see how Hittmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hittmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hittmeyer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hittmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hittmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hittmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hittmeyer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hittmeyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Hittmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hittmeyer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Hittmeyer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hittmeyer. For the veterans among your Hittmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hittmeyer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Hittmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hittmeyer in 1976 was 76, and 99 in 1996.

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