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Hildred Family History

Hildred Surname Meaning

from the male personal name Hildred (Continental Germanic Hild(i)rad from *hild- ‘battle’ and *rād- ‘counsel’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hildred family from?

You can see how Hildred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hildred families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 191 Hildred families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hildred's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hildred families in 1891.
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What did your Hildred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hildred. 16% of Hildred men worked as a Retired and 87% of Hildred women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hildred were Horseman On Farm and Housewife.

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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

  • Retired
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    16%
  • Horseman On Farm
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Hildred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hildred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildred 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Hildred. 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 369 military records available for the last name Hildred. For the veterans among your Hildred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildred lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hildred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hildred in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildred 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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