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Hilchey Family History

Hilchey 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: Hinchey, Hanchey, Hitchen, Richey, Pilcher, Hachey, Ritchey, Hilley

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Where is the Hilchey family from?

You can see how Hilchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hilchey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Hilchey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hilchey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hilchey families in 1891.
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What did your Hilchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hilchey. 34% of Hilchey men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Hilchey women worked as a School Teacher.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Chopper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Hilchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilchey 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Hilchey. 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 280 military records available for the last name Hilchey. For the veterans among your Hilchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilchey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hilchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hilchey in 1964 was 48, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilchey 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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