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Hillabrand Family History

Hillabrand 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: Hillebrand, Hildebrand, Hillebrandt, Hillenbrand, Hiltbrand

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Where is the Hillabrand family from?

You can see how Hillabrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillabrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillabrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hillabrand families living in Kentucky. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hillabrand's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hillabrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillabrand 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 Hillabrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillabrand. 34% of Hillabrand men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Hillabrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Hillabrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillabrand 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Hillabrand. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hillabrand. For the veterans among your Hillabrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillabrand lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hillabrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hillabrand in 1945 was 63, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillabrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillabrand 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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