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Hilla Family History

Hilla Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hille.

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


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Where is the Hilla family from?

You can see how Hilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hilla families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hilla's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Hilla families in 1891.
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What did your Hilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilla. 100% of Hilla 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilla 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Hilla. 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 550 military records available for the last name Hilla. For the veterans among your Hilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Hilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hilla in 1954 was 46, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilla 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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