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Hilands Family History

Hilands 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: Hiland, Hyland, Heiland, Hollands, Piland, Miland, Wiland, Eiland

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Where is the Hilands family from?

You can see how Hilands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilands family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hilands family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilands's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hilands families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilands 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 Hilands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilands. 100% of Hilands men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Hilands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilands 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hilands. 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 182 military records available for the last name Hilands. For the veterans among your Hilands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilands lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hilands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hilands in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilands 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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