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Hildebrecht Family History

Hildebrecht 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: Heidebrecht, Helmbrecht, Lebrecht, Liebrecht, Hildebrandt, Hildebrant

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Where is the Hildebrecht family from?

You can see how Hildebrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildebrecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hildebrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hildebrecht families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hildebrecht's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hildebrecht families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Hildebrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildebrecht 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hildebrecht. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hildebrecht. For the veterans among your Hildebrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildebrecht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hildebrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hildebrecht in 1963 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hildebrecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildebrecht 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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