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Hilterbran Family History

Hilterbran 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: Hilterbrand, Hilderbrand, Hildebran, Hildebrand, Halterman, Hilderman

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Where is the Hilterbran family from?

You can see how Hilterbran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilterbran family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilterbran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hilterbran families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilterbran's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hilterbran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilterbran 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 Hilterbran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilterbran. 53% of Hilterbran 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
    53%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Road Worker
    10%

What Hilterbran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Hilterbran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilterbran 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hilterbran. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hilterbran. For the veterans among your Hilterbran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilterbran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hilterbran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hilterbran in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilterbran 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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