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Hillers Family History

Hillers Surname Meaning

North German and East Frisian: patronymic from Hiller English: variant of Hillhouse.

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


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Where is the Hillers family from?

You can see how Hillers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hillers families living in Glamorgan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hillers's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Hillers families in 1891.
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What did your Hillers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hired Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillers. 26% of Hillers men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hillers women worked as a Hired Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillers were Electrician and Farmer.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hired Girl
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hillers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillers 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Hillers. 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 556 military records available for the last name Hillers. For the veterans among your Hillers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hillers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hillers in 1959 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillers 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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