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Hilmas Family History

Hilmas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hilmes, Hilman, Vilas, Holmes, Hils, Milas, Hilmer, Hallas, Hillman

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Where is the Hilmas family from?

You can see how Hilmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilmas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilmas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hilmas families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hilmas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilmas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilmas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Hilmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilmas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hilmas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hilmas. For the veterans among your Hilmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilmas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Hilmas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hilmas in 1967 was 54, and 76 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilmas 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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