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Hihl Family History

Hihl 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: Hill, Hehl, Hohl, Hahl, Bihl, Pihl, Gill, Kiel, Mill, Kil

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Where is the Hihl family from?

You can see how Hihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hihl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hihl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hihl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hihl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hihl 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hihl. 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 Hihl. For the veterans among your Hihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hihl lifespan?

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