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Hilley Family History

Hilley Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal): variant of Feeley from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hIcheallaigh itself a variant of Ó Fithcheallaigh.

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


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Where is the Hilley family from?

You can see how Hilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Hilley families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hilley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilley families in 1891.
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What did your Hilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilley. 88% of Hilley 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
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilley 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Hilley. 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 Hilley. For the veterans among your Hilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hilley in 1952 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilley 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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