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Hilshill Family History

Hilshill 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: Halfhill, Rishell, Minshall, Highfill, Hemphill, Halsall, Whitehill

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Where is the Hilshill family from?

You can see how Hilshill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilshill family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Hilshill family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilshill's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hilshill families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hilshill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilshill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hilshill. 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 Hilshill. For the veterans among your Hilshill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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