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Hiland Family History

Hiland Surname Meaning

Variant of Hyland. Altered form of German Heiland.

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


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Where is the Hiland family from?

You can see how Hiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hiland families living in Cheshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hiland's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hiland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiland 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 Hiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hiland. 100% of Hiland 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 Hiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiland 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Hiland. 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 Hiland. For the veterans among your Hiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiland lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hiland in 1952 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiland 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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