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Hilon Family History

Hilon 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, Pilon, Hulon, Milon, Hilson, Hixon, Simon, Dillon, Hill

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Where is the Hilon family from?

You can see how Hilon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hilon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hilon families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hilon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hilon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilon 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 195 census records available for the last name Hilon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilon 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hilon. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hilon. For the veterans among your Hilon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilon 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilon

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