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Hilmon Family History

Hilmon 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: Hilton, Hilson, Kilmon, Philmon, Hilman, Silmon, Simon, Dillon

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Where is the Hilmon family from?

You can see how Hilmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilmon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hilmon families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hilmon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hilmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilmon 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 Hilmon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Hilmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Hilmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilmon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hilmon. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hilmon. For the veterans among your Hilmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilmon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hilmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hilmon in 1964 was 41, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilmon 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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