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Hiltzer Family History

Hiltzer 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: Holtzer, Hiltner, Halter, Kilzer, Holter, Hiller, Pitzer, Hilmer

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Where is the Hiltzer family from?

You can see how Hiltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiltzer family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiltzer's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Hiltzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiltzer 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 95 census records available for the last name Hiltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltzer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hiltzer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hiltzer. For the veterans among your Hiltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltzer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Hiltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hiltzer in 1970 was 87, and 59 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiltzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiltzer 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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