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Hilkert Family History

Hilkert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hilker and Hilgert.

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


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Where is the Hilkert family from?

You can see how Hilkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilkert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hilkert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilkert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilkert families in 1891.
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What did your Hilkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilkert. 58% of Hilkert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hilkert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilkert were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hilkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilkert 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hilkert. 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 188 military records available for the last name Hilkert. For the veterans among your Hilkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilkert lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Hilkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hilkert in 1951 was 37, and 85 in 2003.

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