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Hilsendager Family History

Hilsendager 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: Hilsinger, Eisenhauer, Gillenwater, Gissendanner, Pitsenbarger

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Where is the Hilsendager family from?

You can see how Hilsendager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsendager family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hilsendager family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilsendager's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hilsendager families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsendager 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 Hilsendager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilsendager. 60% of Hilsendager men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Hilsendager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Hilsendager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsendager 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 Hilsendager. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hilsendager. For the veterans among your Hilsendager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsendager lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Hilsendager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hilsendager in 1988 was 68, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilsendager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsendager 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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