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Hillelson Family History

Hillelson 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: Milleson, Tillerson, Hillson, Hillen, Michelson, Holgerson, Ellenson

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Where is the Hillelson family from?

You can see how Hillelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Hillelson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Hillelson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillelson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hillelson families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillelson 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 Hillelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hillelson. 100% of Hillelson 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
    100%

What Hillelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Hillelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillelson 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Hillelson. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hillelson. For the veterans among your Hillelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillelson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hillelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hillelson in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillelson 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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