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Hilock Family History

Hilock 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: Hillock, Lock, Hick, Hock, Block, Glock, Klock, Flock, Willock

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Where is the Hilock family from?

You can see how Hilock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hilock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hilock family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilock's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hilock families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilock 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 70 census records available for the last name Hilock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilock 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hilock. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hilock. For the veterans among your Hilock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilock lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilock 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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