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Hillbourn Family History

Hillbourn 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: Hilburn, Milbourn, Willborn, Willburn, Kilbourn, Hilborn, Wilbourn

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Where is the Hillbourn family from?

You can see how Hillbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillbourn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillbourn families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there were 2 Hillbourn families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillbourn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hillbourn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillbourn 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 Hillbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillbourn. 100% of Hillbourn men worked as a Shipper.

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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

  • Shipper
    100%

What Hillbourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Hillbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillbourn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hillbourn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hillbourn. For the veterans among your Hillbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillbourn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1980, in the United States, Hillbourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hillbourn in 1974 was 67, and 71 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillbourn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillbourn 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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