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Hillane Family History

Hillane 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: Hillary, Holland, Millan, Hillen, Hille, Helland, Spillane, Hillman

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Where is the Hillane family from?

You can see how Hillane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillane family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hillane family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillane's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hillane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillane 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 Hillane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hillane. 100% of Hillane men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hillane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillane 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hillane. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hillane. For the veterans among your Hillane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillane lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillane 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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