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Hillborn Family History

Hillborn 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: Willborn, Hilborn, Wellborn, Hilburn, Hillson, Willburn, Kilborn

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Where is the Hillborn family from?

You can see how Hillborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hillborn families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hillborn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hillborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillborn 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 Hillborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillborn. 44% of Hillborn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hillborn women 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
    44%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mail Carrier
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillborn 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Hillborn. 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 169 military records available for the last name Hillborn. For the veterans among your Hillborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillborn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hillborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hillborn in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillborn 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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