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Hlier Family History

Hlier 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: Lier, Plier, Heier, Hier, Blier, Klier, Flier, Oliver, Huber, Heller

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Where is the Hlier family from?

You can see how Hlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hlier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hlier families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hlier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hlier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Hlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hlier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hlier. For the veterans among your Hlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hlier 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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