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Hilcher Family History

Hilcher 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: Pilcher, Hulcher, Hilscher, Wilcher, Dilcher, Gilcher, Belcher

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Where is the Hilcher family from?

You can see how Hilcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilcher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilcher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Hilcher family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilcher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hilcher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilcher 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 Hilcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilcher. 34% of Hilcher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hilcher women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Maintenance Man
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Hilcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Hilcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilcher 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hilcher. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hilcher. For the veterans among your Hilcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilcher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hilcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hilcher in 1965 was 60, and 37 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilcher 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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