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Hileary Family History

Hileary 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: Hillary, O'leary, Cleary, Leary, Hilleary, Mcleary, Fleury, Vilar

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Where is the Hileary family from?

You can see how Hileary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hileary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hileary family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hileary's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hileary families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hileary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hileary 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hileary. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hileary. For the veterans among your Hileary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hileary lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hileary 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hileary

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