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Hilms Family History

Hilms 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: Hils, Hilmes, Wilms, Helms, Hills, Hilts, Holms, Hiles, Miles, Helm

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Where is the Hilms family from?

You can see how Hilms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilms family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hilms family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilms's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilms families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilms 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 Hilms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilms. 100% of Hilms men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Hilms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Hilms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilms 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hilms. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hilms. For the veterans among your Hilms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilms lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hilms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hilms in 1965 was 86, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilms 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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