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Hildenbrandt Family History

Hildenbrandt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hildebrand.

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


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Where is the Hildenbrandt family from?

You can see how Hildenbrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildenbrandt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hildenbrandt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hildenbrandt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hildenbrandt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hildenbrandt families in 1840.
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What did your Hildenbrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hildenbrandt. 28% of Hildenbrandt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hildenbrandt women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hildenbrandt were Salesman and Chamber Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Chamber Maid
    50%

What Hildenbrandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Hildenbrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildenbrandt 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Hildenbrandt. 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 370 military records available for the last name Hildenbrandt. For the veterans among your Hildenbrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildenbrandt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hildenbrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hildenbrandt in 1963 was 65, and 96 in 2004.

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