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Hilsdon Family History

Hilsdon Surname Meaning

From Hillesden (Bucks) which is recorded as Hildesdon in 118.

The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Hild (genitive Hildes) + Old English dūn ‘hill’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hilsdon family from?

You can see how Hilsdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilsdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Hilsdon families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hilsdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilsdon families in 1891.
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What did your Hilsdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hilsdon. 31% of Hilsdon men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Hilsdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilsdon were Agricultural Labourer and Wife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Bricklayer
    24%
  • Motor Driver
    16%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Wife
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Hilsdon. 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 165 military records available for the last name Hilsdon. For the veterans among your Hilsdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsdon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hilsdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hilsdon in 1962 was 75, and 67 in 2002.

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