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Hillenbrand Family History

Hillenbrand Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hillebrand.

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


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Where is the Hillenbrand family from?

You can see how Hillenbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillenbrand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillenbrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hillenbrand families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillenbrand's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hillenbrand families in 1891.
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What did your Hillenbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillenbrand. 12% of Hillenbrand men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hillenbrand women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillenbrand were Farmer and Clerk.

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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
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hillenbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillenbrand 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hillenbrand. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hillenbrand. For the veterans among your Hillenbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillenbrand lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hillenbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hillenbrand in 1953 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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