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Hilgesen Family History

Hilgesen 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: Helgesen, Hilgeman, Helgeson, Hillen, Killeen, Hilger, Ringeisen

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Where is the Hilgesen family from?

You can see how Hilgesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilgesen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilgesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilgesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgesen 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 36 census records available for the last name Hilgesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgesen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hilgesen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hilgesen. For the veterans among your Hilgesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgesen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Hilgesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hilgesen in 1967 was 73, and 52 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgesen 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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