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Hilberg Family History

Hilberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Hüllberg in the Ruhr, Hillenberg in Bavaria, or Hilburg in the Odenwald.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hellberg.

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


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Where is the Hilberg family from?

You can see how Hilberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Hilberg families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Hilberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilberg families in 1891.
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What did your Hilberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilberg. 100% of Hilberg 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Hilberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilberg 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Hilberg. 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 495 military records available for the last name Hilberg. For the veterans among your Hilberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hilberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hilberg in 1951 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilberg 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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