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Hilsz Family History

Hilsz 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, Hiltz, Hilst, Halse, Hill, Hulse, Hille, Hulst, Hild, Milz

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Where is the Hilsz family from?

You can see how Hilsz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilsz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hilsz families living in California. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hilsz's in USA. California had the highest population of Hilsz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsz 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 Hilsz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilsz. 100% of Hilsz women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Hilsz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Hilsz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hilsz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hilsz. For the veterans among your Hilsz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hilsz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hilsz in 1955 was 53, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilsz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsz 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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