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Hillerman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hillermann: elaborated form of Hiller .

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


Similar surnames: Hilgeman, Hilderman, Halterman, Wilderman, Alterman, Tilleman

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Where is the Hillerman family from?

You can see how Hillerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hillerman families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hillerman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hillerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillerman. 28% of Hillerman men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Hillerman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillerman were Painter and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hillerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillerman 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hillerman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Hillerman. For the veterans among your Hillerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillerman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Hillerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hillerman in 1951 was 48, and 80 in 2003.

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