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Hillaker Family History

Hillaker 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: Hilliker, Hiller, Hillier, Hilfiker, Hillner, Hilker, Hallauer

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Where is the Hillaker family from?

You can see how Hillaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Hillaker families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hillaker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hillaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillaker 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 Hillaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillaker. 24% of Hillaker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hillaker women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Auto Body Man
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Hillaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Hillaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillaker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hillaker. 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 191 military records available for the last name Hillaker. For the veterans among your Hillaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillaker lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hillaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hillaker in 1940 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillaker 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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