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Hilker Family History

Hilker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hilger.

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


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Where is the Hilker family from?

You can see how Hilker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hilker families living in Somerset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hilker's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hilker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilker 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 Hilker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilker. 100% of Hilker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hilker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hilker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hilker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hilker. For the veterans among your Hilker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hilker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hilker in 1954 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilker 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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