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Hillin Family History

Hillin Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Hilling or Hillian.

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


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Where is the Hillin family from?

You can see how Hillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hillin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Hillin families living in Lancashire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Hillin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hillin families in 1891.
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What did your Hillin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hillin. 74% of Hillin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Daily Domestic
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Hillin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillin 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Hillin. 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 843 military records available for the last name Hillin. For the veterans among your Hillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hillin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hillin in 1959 was 44, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillin 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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