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Hileman Family History

Hileman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heilmann.

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


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Where is the Hileman family from?

You can see how Hileman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hileman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hileman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hileman families living in Sussex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hileman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hileman families in 1891.
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What did your Hileman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hileman. 21% of Hileman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hileman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hileman were Miner and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hileman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hileman 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Hileman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hileman. For the veterans among your Hileman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hileman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hileman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hileman in 1947 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hileman 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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