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Hilgenbrink Family History

Hilgenbrink 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: Willenbrink, Piepenbrink, Hillenbrand, Willenbring, Hildenbrand

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Where is the Hilgenbrink family from?

You can see how Hilgenbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgenbrink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgenbrink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hilgenbrink family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilgenbrink's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilgenbrink families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Hilgenbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgenbrink 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hilgenbrink. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hilgenbrink. For the veterans among your Hilgenbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgenbrink lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hilgenbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hilgenbrink in 1966 was 75, and 9 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgenbrink 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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