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Hillsberg Family History

Hillsberg 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: Hillberg, Hellberg, Hallberg, Hilberg, Holberg, Helberg, Silberg

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Where is the Hillsberg family from?

You can see how Hillsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillsberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillsberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hillsberg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillsberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hillsberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillsberg 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 Hillsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillsberg. 50% of Hillsberg men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Hillsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Hillsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillsberg 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hillsberg. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hillsberg. For the veterans among your Hillsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillsberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Hillsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hillsberg in 1960 was 28, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillsberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillsberg 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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