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Hilmans Family History

Hilmans 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: Hilman, Heilmann, Hillman, Helman, Holman, Kilman, Hilsman, Hilmes

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Where is the Hilmans family from?

You can see how Hilmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilmans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hilmans families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilmans's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hilmans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hilmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilmans 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hilmans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hilmans. For the veterans among your Hilmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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