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Hilleary Family History

Hilleary Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Hillary. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Hilleary family from?

You can see how Hilleary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilleary family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilleary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Hilleary families living in Durham. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hilleary's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hilleary families in 1891.
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What did your Hilleary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilleary. 60% of Hilleary 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

What Hilleary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hilleary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilleary 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Hilleary. 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 673 military records available for the last name Hilleary. For the veterans among your Hilleary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilleary lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hilleary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hilleary in 1944 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilleary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilleary 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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