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Hilmert Family History

Hilmert 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: Hilmer, Hilbert, Hilgert, Hilpert, Hilkert, Gilbert, Holmer, Helmer

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Where is the Hilmert family from?

You can see how Hilmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilmert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hilmert families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hilmert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilmert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilmert 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 63 census records available for the last name Hilmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilmert 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hilmert. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hilmert. For the veterans among your Hilmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilmert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hilmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hilmert in 1969 was 50, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilmert 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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