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Hillson Family History

Hillson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hilson.

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


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Where is the Hillson family from?

You can see how Hillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Hillson families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hillson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hillson families in 1891.
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What did your Hillson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillson. 43% of Hillson men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Hillson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillson were Metal Polisher and Unpaid Household 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Clay Labourer
    10%
  • Metal Polisher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hillson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillson 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 Hillson. 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 656 military records available for the last name Hillson. For the veterans among your Hillson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hillson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hillson in 1963 was 87, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillson 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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