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Hilgartner Family History

Hilgartner 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: Heimgartner, Hangartner, Hinegardner, Gartner, Hartner, Weingartner

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Where is the Hilgartner family from?

You can see how Hilgartner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgartner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgartner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Hilgartner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilgartner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilgartner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgartner 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 Hilgartner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilgartner. 100% of Hilgartner women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Hilgartner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgartner 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Hilgartner. 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 153 military records available for the last name Hilgartner. For the veterans among your Hilgartner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgartner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hilgartner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hilgartner in 1946 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgartner 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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