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Hilchie Family History

Hilchie 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: Richie, Ritchie, Michie, Hinchee, Vilchis, Pilch, Zilch, Hille

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Where is the Hilchie family from?

You can see how Hilchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilchie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hilchie families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Hilchie families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilchie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Hilchie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilchie 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 Hilchie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hilchie. 100% of Hilchie men worked as a Salesman.

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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 1921

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hilchie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Hilchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilchie 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hilchie. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hilchie. For the veterans among your Hilchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilchie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hilchie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hilchie in 1969 was 77, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilchie 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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