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Hanß Johann Jacob Hitzel 1580–1634

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Hanß Hitzel in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Feb 1580 · Pfäffikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Died 14 Feb 1634 · Parish Pfaffikon, Canton Of, Zurich, Switzerland
Spouse Madalena Keller (1581–1663)
Children Heinrich Hirtzel

Researchers connected through Hanß Hitzel 1580–1634

and 2 more tree owners connected with Hanß Hitzel 1580–1634

Immediate Family

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Biography

The story of Hanß Johann Jacob Hitzel began in 1580 in Pfäffikon, Zurich, Switzerland. Hanß Johann Jacob Hitzel married madalena bosshart keller, and had children including heinrich hirtzel. Hanß Johann Jacob Hitzel passed away in 1634 in Parish Pfaffikon, Canton Of, Zurich, Switzerland.

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Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Hanß Johann Jacob Hitzel in Pfäffikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Birth
1634
Death of Hanß Johann Jacob Hitzel in Parish Pfaffikon, Canton Of, Zurich, Switzerland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hanß Hitzel

This ancestor line traces from Pfäffikon, Schwyz, Switzerland (1554) to Pfäffikon, Zurich, Switzerland (1580) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hanß Hitzel (1580–1634) was born in Pfäffikon, Zurich, Switzerland and died in Parish Pfaffikon, Canton Of, Zurich, Switzerland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Hanß in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Hanß Hitzel's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hanß Johann Jacob Hitzel PTP
1580–1634
Pfäffikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hanß Hitzel's Descendants

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Hanß Johann Jacob Hitzel PTP 1580–1634 m. Madalena Bosshart Keller PTP 1581–1663