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Hillemeyer Family History

Hillemeyer 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: Killmeyer, Billmeyer, Hockemeyer, Dallmeyer, Kallmeyer, Hagemeyer

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Where is the Hillemeyer family from?

You can see how Hillemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillemeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hillemeyer families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hillemeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hillemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillemeyer 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 Hillemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillemeyer. 34% of Hillemeyer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hillemeyer women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Dentist
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hillemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Hillemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillemeyer 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hillemeyer. 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 138 military records available for the last name Hillemeyer. For the veterans among your Hillemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillemeyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hillemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hillemeyer in 1956 was 50, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillemeyer 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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