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Hilburger Family History

Hilburger 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: Heimburger, Milberger, Hamburger, Kilbarger, Wilberger, Burger

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Where is the Hilburger family from?

You can see how Hilburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilburger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilburger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Hilburger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilburger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilburger families in 1880.
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What did your Hilburger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilburger. 20% of Hilburger men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Hilburger women worked as a 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

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Watchman
    14%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hilburger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Hilburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilburger 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Hilburger. 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 413 military records available for the last name Hilburger. For the veterans among your Hilburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilburger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hilburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hilburger in 1959 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilburger 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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