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Hilde Family History

Hilde Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hild

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Hilde found in two places; the first element is most likely related to Old Norse hjallr ‘terrace ledge’.

The second one is from vin ‘meadow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hilde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hilde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hilde families living in Surrey. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hilde's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hilde families in 1891.
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What did your Hilde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilde. 86% of Hilde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 974 immigration records available for the last name Hilde. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hilde. For the veterans among your Hilde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilde lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hilde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hilde in 1953 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilde 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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