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Hilfirty Family History

Hilfirty 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: Hilferty, Halferty, Hillary, Wilfert, Hilfiker, Hilbert, Hilgart

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Where is the Hilfirty family from?

You can see how Hilfirty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilfirty family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Hilfirty family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilfirty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hilfirty families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hilfirty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilfirty 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hilfirty. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hilfirty. For the veterans among your Hilfirty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilfirty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Hilfirty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hilfirty in 1967 was 63, and 25 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilfirty 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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