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Hillery Family History

Hillery Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hillary. This name has long been established in Ireland (Clare).

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


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Where is the Hillery family from?

You can see how Hillery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Hillery families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hillery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hillery families in 1891.
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What did your Hillery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillery. 34% of Hillery men worked as an Incapacitated and 85% of Hillery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillery were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Hillery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hillery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillery 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Hillery. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hillery. For the veterans among your Hillery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillery lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hillery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hillery in 1946 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillery 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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