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Hillyer Family History

Hillyer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hillier.

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


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Where is the Hillyer family from?

You can see how Hillyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 179 Hillyer families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hillyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hillyer families in 1891.
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What did your Hillyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillyer. 14% of Hillyer men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Hillyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillyer were Colliery Hewer Retired and 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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Colliery Hewer Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Hillyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Hillyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillyer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hillyer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hillyer. For the veterans among your Hillyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillyer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hillyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hillyer in 1951 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillyer 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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