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Hildabrand Family History

Hildabrand 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: Hildebrand, Hillebrand, Hildebrandt, Hildebrant, Hilderbrand

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Where is the Hildabrand family from?

You can see how Hildabrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildabrand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hildabrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hildabrand family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hildabrand's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hildabrand families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildabrand 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 Hildabrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hildabrand. 36% of Hildabrand men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hildabrand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hildabrand were Carpenter and 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Hildabrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hildabrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildabrand 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hildabrand. 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 123 military records available for the last name Hildabrand. For the veterans among your Hildabrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildabrand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hildabrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hildabrand in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2003.

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