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Hilmoe Family History

Hilmoe 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, Holme, Gilmore, Hille, Hilmer, Hilke, Wilmore, Hilmes, Helme

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Where is the Hilmoe family from?

You can see how Hilmoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilmoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilmoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Hilmoe families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilmoe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hilmoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilmoe 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 Hilmoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilmoe. 69% of Hilmoe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Hilmoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Hilmoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilmoe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hilmoe. 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 Hilmoe. For the veterans among your Hilmoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilmoe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hilmoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hilmoe in 1962 was 56, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilmoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilmoe 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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