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Hilligoss Family History

Hilligoss Surname Meaning

Variant of Hillegass.

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


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Where is the Hilligoss family from?

You can see how Hilligoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilligoss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilligoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hilligoss family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilligoss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilligoss families in 1891.
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What did your Hilligoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilligoss. 18% of Hilligoss men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Hilligoss women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilligoss were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hilligoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilligoss 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Hilligoss. 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 665 military records available for the last name Hilligoss. For the veterans among your Hilligoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilligoss lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hilligoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hilligoss in 1957 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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