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Hilgeman Family History

Hilgeman Surname Meaning

Americanized or Dutch form of North German Hilgemann.

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


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Where is the Hilgeman family from?

You can see how Hilgeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Hilgeman families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hilgeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilgeman families in 1880.
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What did your Hilgeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilgeman. 31% of Hilgeman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hilgeman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilgeman were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    12%

What Hilgeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilgeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgeman 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Hilgeman. 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 321 military records available for the last name Hilgeman. For the veterans among your Hilgeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgeman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hilgeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hilgeman in 1945 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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