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Hilmers Family History

Hilmers 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: Hilmer, Hilmes, Hillers, Hilgers, Helmers, Holmer, Helmer, Holmes

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Where is the Hilmers family from?

You can see how Hilmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilmers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilmers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hilmers families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilmers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilmers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilmers 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 Hilmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilmers. 100% of Hilmers men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Hilmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Hilmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilmers 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Hilmers. 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 98 military records available for the last name Hilmers. For the veterans among your Hilmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilmers lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hilmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hilmers in 1960 was 57, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilmers 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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