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Hilyard Family History

Hilyard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hilliard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hilyard family from?

You can see how Hilyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilyard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilyard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Hilyard families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hilyard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilyard families in 1891.
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What did your Hilyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilyard. 100% of Hilyard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hilyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilyard 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Hilyard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hilyard. For the veterans among your Hilyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilyard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hilyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hilyard in 1958 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilyard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilyard 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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