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Hilferty Family History

Hilferty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Halferty.

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


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Where is the Hilferty family from?

You can see how Hilferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilferty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Hilferty families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hilferty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hilferty families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilferty 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 Hilferty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilferty. 34% of Hilferty men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Hilferty women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilferty were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Hilferty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilferty 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Hilferty. 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 347 military records available for the last name Hilferty. For the veterans among your Hilferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilferty lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hilferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hilferty in 1944 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

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