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Hillam Family History

Hillam Surname Meaning

English: habitational name generally from Hillam in Monk Fryston (North Yorkshire). It could also be from Hillam in Cockerham (Lancashire).

The placenames are from Old English hyllum dative plural of hyll ‘hill’ i.e. ‘(at the) hills’.

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


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Where is the Hillam family from?

You can see how Hillam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hillam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 166 Hillam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Hillam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hillam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillam 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 Hillam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillam. 67% of Hillam men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Hillam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillam were Colliery General Labourer and Help At Home.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Colliery General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Worsted Rover
    3%
  • Help At Home
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hillam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillam 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Hillam. 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 461 military records available for the last name Hillam. For the veterans among your Hillam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillam lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hillam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hillam in 1956 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillam 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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