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Hilfman Family History

Hilfman 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: Hillman, Hilsman, Helfman, Hildman, Hileman, Hilman, Halfman, Hickman

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Where is the Hilfman family from?

You can see how Hilfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilfman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilfman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hilfman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilfman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilfman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilfman 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 Hilfman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilfman. 50% of Hilfman men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Hilfman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Hilfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilfman 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hilfman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hilfman. For the veterans among your Hilfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilfman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hilfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hilfman in 1965 was 68, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilfman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilfman 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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