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Hillberg Family History

Hillberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of berg ‘mountain hill’ and an unidentified first element.

Possibly also an Americanized form of Swedish Hellberg.

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


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Where is the Hillberg family from?

You can see how Hillberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hillberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hillberg families in 1891.
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What did your Hillberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillberg. 100% of Hillberg men worked as a Cowman and 100% of Hillberg 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hillberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillberg 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Hillberg. 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 421 military records available for the last name Hillberg. For the veterans among your Hillberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hillberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hillberg in 1958 was 57, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillberg 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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