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Hilyar Family History

Hilyar 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: Hilyer, Hilyard, Hillary, Vilar, Villar, Hiller, Hilmer, Hilger

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Where is the Hilyar family from?

You can see how Hilyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilyar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilyar families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hilyar families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilyar's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hilyar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilyar 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 Hilyar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and House Wk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilyar. 50% of Hilyar men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Hilyar women worked as a House Wk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilyar were Usher and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Usher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hilyar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Hilyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilyar 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 Hilyar. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hilyar. For the veterans among your Hilyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilyar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Hilyar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hilyar in 1973 was 52, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilyar 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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