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Hila Family History

Hila Surname 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: Hill, Vila, Hils, Hild, Higa, Fila, Hilt, Bila, Hula, Hiza

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Where is the Hila family from?

You can see how Hila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hila family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Hila family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hila's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Hila families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hila. 30% of Hila men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Hila women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hila were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Hila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hila 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hila. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hila. For the veterans among your Hila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hila lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Hila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hila in 1956 was 43, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hila ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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