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Hillagus Family History

Hillagus 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: Hillegas, Hillary, Hallas, Hillhouse, Hollands, Hillegass, Villars

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Where is the Hillagus family from?

You can see how Hillagus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillagus family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hillagus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillagus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hillagus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillagus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hillagus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillagus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hillagus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hillagus. For the veterans among your Hillagus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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