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Hillmuth Family History

Hillmuth 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: Hellmuth, Helmuth, Hillman, Niemuth, Killough, Hochmuth, Homuth

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Where is the Hillmuth family from?

You can see how Hillmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillmuth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillmuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hillmuth families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hillmuth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hillmuth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillmuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Hillmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillmuth 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hillmuth. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hillmuth. For the veterans among your Hillmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillmuth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hillmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hillmuth in 1965 was 83, and 87 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillmuth 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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