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Hilerman Family History

Hilerman 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: Hilderman, Eilerman, Hillerman, Hinerman, Hileman, Herman, Hoberman

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Where is the Hilerman family from?

You can see how Hilerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hilerman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilerman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Hilerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilerman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hilerman. 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 Hilerman. For the veterans among your Hilerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilerman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilerman 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 Hilerman

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