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Hilo Family History

Hilo 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: Hill, Hils, Hild, Milo, Hino, Hilt, Philo, Filo, Hile, Gill

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Where is the Hilo family from?

You can see how Hilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hilo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Hilo families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hilo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilo 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 Hilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilo. 72% of Hilo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hilo women worked as a Maid.

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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
    72%
  • Locomotive Helper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hilo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Hilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilo 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Hilo. 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 492 military records available for the last name Hilo. For the veterans among your Hilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hilo in 1966 was 74, and 48 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilo 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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