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Hilch Family History

Hilch 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: Pilch, Zilch, Milch, Hinch, Hitch, Wilch, Rich, Balch, Hirsch, Hill

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Where is the Hilch family from?

You can see how Hilch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hilch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilch 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 155 census records available for the last name Hilch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilch 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hilch. 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 102 military records available for the last name Hilch. For the veterans among your Hilch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hilch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hilch in 1966 was 68, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilch 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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