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Hilbs Family History

Hilbs 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: Hils, Hibbs, Hilby, Hills, Hilts, Hiles, Miles, Hill, Giles, Vilas

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Where is the Hilbs family from?

You can see how Hilbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hilbs family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilbs's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hilbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbs 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 161 census records available for the last name Hilbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbs 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 Hilbs. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hilbs. For the veterans among your Hilbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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