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Hillefeld Family History

Hillefeld 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: Bielefeld, Hillestad, Hollifield, Huenefeld, Hillstead, Bielefeldt

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Where is the Hillefeld family from?

You can see how Hillefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillefeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hillefeld family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillefeld's in USA. California had the highest population of Hillefeld families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Hillefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillefeld 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hillefeld. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hillefeld. For the veterans among your Hillefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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