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Hilmo Family History

Hilmo 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: Hilton, Helm, Hill, Holm, Holme, Hils, Hille, Hild, Hilmer, Milko

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Where is the Hilmo family from?

You can see how Hilmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilmo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilmo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hilmo family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilmo's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hilmo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilmo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hilmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilmo. 67% of Hilmo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hilmo women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hilmo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Hilmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilmo 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hilmo. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hilmo. For the veterans among your Hilmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilmo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Hilmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hilmo in 1960 was 52, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilmo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilmo 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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