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Hilsen Family History

Hilsen 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: Hillen, Holsen, Nilsen, Hilden, Hilson, Hilton, Halse, Olsen, Holten

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Where is the Hilsen family from?

You can see how Hilsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hilsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hilsen families living in Sussex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hilsen's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hilsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsen 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 Hilsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilsen. 50% of Hilsen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hilsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Hilsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsen 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Hilsen. 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 91 military records available for the last name Hilsen. For the veterans among your Hilsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hilsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hilsen in 1948 was 40, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsen 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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