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Hilbish Family History

Hilbish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hilbig.

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


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Where is the Hilbish family from?

You can see how Hilbish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbish family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilbish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hilbish families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilbish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hilbish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbish 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 Hilbish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilbish. 21% of Hilbish men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Hilbish women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilbish were Merchant and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Merchant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hilbish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilbish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbish 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hilbish. 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 291 military records available for the last name Hilbish. For the veterans among your Hilbish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbish lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hilbish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hilbish in 1958 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilbish 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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