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Hilse Family History

Hilse 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: Halse, Hulse, Hils, Hille, Hilke, Ilse, Hise, Hilst, Hile, Hilde

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Where is the Hilse family from?

You can see how Hilse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hilse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Hilse family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilse's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hilse families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilse 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 Hilse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilse. 29% of Hilse men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hilse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilse were Coal Dealer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Weaver
    22%
  • Coal Dealer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Hilse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Hilse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilse 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Hilse. 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 341 military records available for the last name Hilse. For the veterans among your Hilse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hilse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hilse in 1962 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilse 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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