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Hildebrands Family History

Hildebrands 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: Hildebrand, Hildebrandt, Hillebrand, Hillebrandt, Hildebrant

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Where is the Hildebrands family from?

You can see how Hildebrands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildebrands family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hildebrands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hildebrands families living in Oregon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hildebrands's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Hildebrands families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Hildebrands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildebrands 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hildebrands. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hildebrands. For the veterans among your Hildebrands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildebrands lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hildebrands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hildebrands in 1966 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildebrands 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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