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Hillian Family History

Hillian Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Helléan in Brittany, France. The name was taken to England by Tihel de Helion, who after the Norman conquest gave his name to the manor of Helions Bumpstead in Essex.

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


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Where is the Hillian family from?

You can see how Hillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Hillian families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hillian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hillian families in 1891.
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What did your Hillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillian. 100% of Hillian men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Hillian 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Invalid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillian 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Hillian. 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 213 military records available for the last name Hillian. For the veterans among your Hillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillian lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hillian in 1958 was 61, and 60 in 2004.

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