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Hilgeneck Family History

Hilgeneck 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: Siebeneck, Hilgenberg, Hilsabeck, Hallenbeck, Hollenbeck, Dillenbeck

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Where is the Hilgeneck family from?

You can see how Hilgeneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgeneck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgeneck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hilgeneck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilgeneck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilgeneck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgeneck 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 Hilgeneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilgeneck. 50% of Hilgeneck men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hilgeneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hilgeneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgeneck 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hilgeneck. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hilgeneck. For the veterans among your Hilgeneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgeneck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hilgeneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hilgeneck in 1971 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilgeneck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgeneck 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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