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Hilgen Family History

Hilgen 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: Hillen, Hilger, Gilgen, Ilgen, Hilden, Hagen, Hilton, Holten, Millen

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Where is the Hilgen family from?

You can see how Hilgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hilgen families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hilgen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgen 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 Hilgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilgen. 100% of Hilgen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hilgen women worked as an Office Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Hilgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Hilgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgen 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Hilgen. 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 Hilgen. For the veterans among your Hilgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hilgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hilgen in 1971 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgen 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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