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Hillmer Family History

Hillmer Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Hilmer.

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


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Where is the Hillmer family from?

You can see how Hillmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hillmer families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hillmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hillmer families in 1891.
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What did your Hillmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hillmer. 100% of Hillmer 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Hillmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hillmer. 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 Hillmer. For the veterans among your Hillmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillmer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hillmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hillmer in 1951 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillmer 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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