Hillback Family History

Hillback Surname Meaning

Apparently a variant of Eilbeck. Compare John Eilbeck 1734, William Hilbeck 1780, Elizabeth Hillback 1784, James Hilback 1786, and Samuel Hillbeck 1790 in IGI.

These names suggest possible variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.

The location Old Swinford in Worcestershire may indicate a geographical influence on the naming conventions.

Such variations are not uncommon in historical records, where factors like literacy and regional accents come into play.

This could also indicate familial connections or shared lineage among individuals with similar surnames.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Hillock, Killpack, Hillary, Railsback, Willock, Hillman, Bellack, Hillian, Hilliard, Halleck

724	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
24	Immigration Records
211	Census and Voter Lists
374	Member Trees

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Where is the Hillback family from?

You can see how Hillback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillback family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hillback families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Hillback families living in Staffordshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Hillback's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hillback families in 1891.

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What did your Hillback ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, spring hook maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hillback.

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Census Record

There are 211 census records available for the last name Hillback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillback census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Hillback. 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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Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Hillback. For the veterans among your Hillback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillback lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Hillback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hillback in 1974 was 81, and 84 in 2001.

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Hillback Surname Meaning

Apparently a variant of Eilbeck. Compare John Eilbeck 1734, William Hilbeck 1780, Elizabeth Hillback 1784, James Hilback 1786, and Samuel Hillbeck 1790 in IGI.

These names suggest possible variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.

The location Old Swinford in Worcestershire may indicate a geographical influence on the naming conventions.

Such variations are not uncommon in historical records, where factors like literacy and regional accents come into play.

This could also indicate familial connections or shared lineage among individuals with similar surnames.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Where is the Hillback family from?

What did your Hillback ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, spring hook maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hillback.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

spring hook maker

100%

What Hillback family records will you find?

What is the average Hillback lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Hillback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hillback in 1974 was 81, and 84 in 2001.

Hillback Family History

Hillback Surname Meaning

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Hillback Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Hillback

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Where is the Hillback family from?

What did your Hillback ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

What Hillback family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hillback family history

What is the average Hillback lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hillback family tree

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