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Hillegas Family History

Hillegas Surname Meaning

Variant of Hillegass.

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


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Where is the Hillegas family from?

You can see how Hillegas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillegas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillegas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hillegas families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hillegas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hillegas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillegas 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 Hillegas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillegas. 23% of Hillegas men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Hillegas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillegas were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hillegas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillegas 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Hillegas. 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 607 military records available for the last name Hillegas. For the veterans among your Hillegas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillegas lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hillegas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hillegas in 1947 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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