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Hillyan Family History

Hillyan 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: Hillman, Hillian, Millan, Hillen, Billman, Hallman, Pillman, Gillian

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Where is the Hillyan family from?

You can see how Hillyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillyan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hillyan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hillyan families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillyan's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hillyan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hillyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillyan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hillyan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hillyan. For the veterans among your Hillyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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