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Hilkey Family History

Hilkey 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: Hiskey, Hilke, Hilley, Hickey, Pilkey, Gilkey, Wilkey, Hilker, Hiley

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Where is the Hilkey family from?

You can see how Hilkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hilkey families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hilkey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hilkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilkey 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 Hilkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilkey. 40% of Hilkey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hilkey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilkey were Molder and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Molder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Hilkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilkey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hilkey. 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 204 military records available for the last name Hilkey. For the veterans among your Hilkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilkey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hilkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hilkey in 1945 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilkey 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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