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Hilds Family History

Hilds 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: Hils, Hild, Hinds, Wilds, Hills, Hilde, Childs, Hilts, Hiles, Miles

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Where is the Hilds family from?

You can see how Hilds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilds family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Hilds families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Hilds family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilds's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hilds families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hilds ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hilds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Hilds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilds 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hilds. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hilds. For the veterans among your Hilds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilds lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Hilds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hilds in 1971 was 71, and 56 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilds 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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