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Hilburt Family History

Hilburt 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: Hilbert, Hilburn, Hulburt, Gilbert, Halbert, Helbert, Wilbert

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Where is the Hilburt family from?

You can see how Hilburt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilburt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilburt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hilburt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilburt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilburt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilburt 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 Hilburt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilburt. 34% of Hilburt men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Apprentice Machinist
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Hilburt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Hilburt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilburt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hilburt. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hilburt. For the veterans among your Hilburt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilburt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Hilburt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hilburt in 1953 was 46, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilburt 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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