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Hilbreth Family History

Hilbreth 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: Hildreth, Gilbreth, Culbreth, Milbrath, Galbreth, Gilbreath, Hilbrich

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Where is the Hilbreth family from?

You can see how Hilbreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbreth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilbreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hilbreth families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hilbreth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilbreth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbreth 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 92 census records available for the last name Hilbreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbreth 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hilbreth. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hilbreth. For the veterans among your Hilbreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbreth lifespan?

Average Hilbreth life expectancy in 1978 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilbreth 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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