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Hildman Family History

Hildman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hildmann: elaborated form of the personal name Hild.

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


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Where is the Hildman family from?

You can see how Hildman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hildman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hildman families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hildman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hildman families in 1891.
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What did your Hildman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hildman. 100% of Hildman 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hildman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildman 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Hildman. 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 190 military records available for the last name Hildman. For the veterans among your Hildman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hildman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hildman in 1962 was 90, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildman 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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