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Hilss Family History

Hilss 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: Hils, Hiss, Hilst, Hills, Hilts, Hiles, Miles, Halse, Hill, Giles

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Where is the Hilss family from?

You can see how Hilss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hilss family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hilss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilss 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hilss. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hilss. For the veterans among your Hilss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilss lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Hilss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hilss in 1977 was 79, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilss 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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