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Hilarie Family History

Hilarie 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: Hilario, Alarie, Hilaire, Hillary, Hare, Marie, Clare, Kilbride

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Where is the Hilarie family from?

You can see how Hilarie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilarie family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilarie families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hilarie family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilarie's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hilarie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilarie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Hilarie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilarie 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hilarie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hilarie. For the veterans among your Hilarie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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