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Hilgemyer Family History

Hilgemyer 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: Hilmer, Hilger, Hilgenberg, Hilgeman, Hagemeyer, Holzemer, Hillmer

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Where is the Hilgemyer family from?

You can see how Hilgemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgemyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilgemyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilgemyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilgemyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgemyer 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 26 census records available for the last name Hilgemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgemyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hilgemyer. 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 Hilgemyer. For the veterans among your Hilgemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgemyer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Hilgemyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hilgemyer in 1976 was 58, and 70 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgemyer 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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