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Hilaire Family History

Hilaire Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the personal name Hilaire.

French form of Hillary.

This surname is most common in Haiti.

Compare Helaire.

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


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Where is the Hilaire family from?

You can see how Hilaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilaire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hilaire families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilaire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilaire families in 1891.
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What did your Hilaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilaire. 72% of Hilaire men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hilaire women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilaire were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Hilaire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hilaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hilaire in 1966 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilaire 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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