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Hilder Family History

Hilder Surname Meaning

English (Sussex and Kent): topographic name for a dweller on a slope from an agent derivative of Middle English hilde ‘slope’ (Old English hylde).

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


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Where is the Hilder family from?

You can see how Hilder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hilder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 196 Hilder families living in Sussex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hilder's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hilder families in 1891.
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What did your Hilder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hilder. 16% of Hilder men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Hilder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilder were Dairy Farmer and Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Wood Machinist
    7%
  • Farmworker
    7%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Hilder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hilder. 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 Hilder. For the veterans among your Hilder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hilder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hilder in 1964 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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