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Hillard Family History

Hillard Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Hilliard. French: derivative of the personal name Hilaire French form of Hillary.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hillard family from?

You can see how Hillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 153 Hillard families living in Somerset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hillard's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hillard families in 1891.
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What did your Hillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillard. 18% of Hillard men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Hillard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillard were Railway Clerk and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • French Polisher
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Railway Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Hillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillard 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hillard. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hillard. For the veterans among your Hillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillard lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hillard in 1944 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillard 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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