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Hitchman Family History

Hitchman Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Oxfordshire): variant of Hickman .

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


Similar surnames: Hickman, Richman, Hitchen, Hinchman, Fithian, Hirshman, Hitsman

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Where is the Hitchman family from?

You can see how Hitchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hitchman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Hitchman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hitchman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hitchman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hitchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hitchman. 24% of Hitchman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Hitchman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hitchman were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Hitchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitchman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hitchman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hitchman. For the veterans among your Hitchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitchman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hitchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hitchman in 1955 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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