Researching Bryan Hitt
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 194 people with the Hitt surname? In that year Hitt was ranked number 3385 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Bryan means "Form of BRIAN - strong" and is of Celtic origin.
Records of Bryan Hitt on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Bryan Hitt and the Hitt Family History
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 208 people with the Hitt surname in the UK? Hitt is now ranked number 3847 for popularity in the UK. |
Hitt Genealogy Databases
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Hitt Forums
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 12153 people with the Hitt surname in the USA? Hitt is ranked number 153 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Bryan Hitt
Bryan Hitt
Bryan Keith Hitt (born January 5, 1954, Center, Texas) is an American rock drummer who is currently drumming for the band REO Speedwagon.
Prior to his involvement with REO Speedwagon, Hitt played with Cher, Graham Nash, and The Spencer Davis Group. He also recorded with Nick Gilder, Gary Busey and Wang Chung.
He joined REO's line up in 1989 for the release of album The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken. Since that time Hitt has played on three more studio albums with the group: Building the Bridge (1996), Find Your Own Way Home (2007) and Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon (2009).
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