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Hilser Family History

Hilser 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: Hiller, Hilmer, Hilger, Hilder, Hilker, Hiser, Helser, Hilyer, Hiler

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Where is the Hilser family from?

You can see how Hilser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hilser family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hilser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilser 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 Hilser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilser. 34% of Hilser men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Hilser women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Plumber
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hilser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Hilser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilser 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hilser. 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 197 military records available for the last name Hilser. For the veterans among your Hilser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hilser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hilser in 1967 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilser 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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