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Hilbrich Family History

Hilbrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hilbert.

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


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Where is the Hilbrich family from?

You can see how Hilbrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilbrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hilbrich family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilbrich's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hilbrich families in 1891.
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What did your Hilbrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilbrich. 34% of Hilbrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hilbrich women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Plumber
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hilbrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Hilbrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbrich 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hilbrich. 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 162 military records available for the last name Hilbrich. For the veterans among your Hilbrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbrich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hilbrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hilbrich in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilbrich 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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