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Hilbank Family History

Hilbank 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: Kilbane, Hiland, Hilman, Wiltbank, Hilbun, Wilbanks, Hillary, Hilton

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Where is the Hilbank family from?

You can see how Hilbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbank family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hilbank families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hilbank's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilbank families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

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

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