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Hilburn Family History

Hilburn Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of the Middle English personal name Hildebrand.

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


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Where is the Hilburn family from?

You can see how Hilburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Hilburn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hilburn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hilburn families in 1891.
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What did your Hilburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener (private House) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hilburn. 100% of Hilburn men worked as a Gardener (private House) and 95% of Hilburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener (private House)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Carpet Mender
    6%

What Hilburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hilburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilburn 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Hilburn. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hilburn. For the veterans among your Hilburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilburn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hilburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hilburn in 1950 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilburn 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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