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Hilma Family History

Hilma 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: Hibma, Hilman, Hilla, Helm, Hill, Villa, Holm, Holme, Vila, Shima

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Where is the Hilma family from?

You can see how Hilma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hilma families living in New Jersey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hilma's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hilma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilma 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 Hilma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilma. 50% of Hilma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hilma women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hilma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Hilma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilma 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Hilma. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hilma. For the veterans among your Hilma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilma lifespan?

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