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Hillaby Family History

Hillaby Surname Meaning

see Hellaby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hillaby family from?

You can see how Hillaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillaby family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Hillaby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Hillaby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Hillaby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hillaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillaby 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 Hillaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillaby. 20% of Hillaby men worked as a Motor Engineer and 89% of Hillaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillaby were Road Sweeper and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Engineer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Worker
    20%
  • Road Sweeper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Hotel Bar Assistant
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Hillaby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillaby 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Hillaby. 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 108 military records available for the last name Hillaby. For the veterans among your Hillaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillaby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Hillaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hillaby in 1970 was 82, and 80 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillaby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillaby 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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