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Hillett Family History

Hillett 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: Gillett, Millett, Hallett, Willett, Hollett, Tillett, Billett

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Where is the Hillett family from?

You can see how Hillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hillett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hillett families living in Flintshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hillett's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Hillett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillett 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 Hillett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Hillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillett 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Hillett. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hillett. For the veterans among your Hillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillett lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Hillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hillett in 1974 was 83, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillett 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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