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Hillberry Family History

Hillberry Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Hellberg.

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


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Where is the Hillberry family from?

You can see how Hillberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillberry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hillberry family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillberry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hillberry families in 1891.
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What did your Hillberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillberry. 70% of Hillberry men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    70%
  • Stockman Farmer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Hillberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillberry 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hillberry. 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 194 military records available for the last name Hillberry. For the veterans among your Hillberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillberry lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hillberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hillberry in 1955 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillberry 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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