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Hilsgen Family History

Hilsgen 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, Hilger, Gilgen, Hilsman, Holsten, Holsen, Nilsen, Ilgen

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Hilsgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsgen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hilsgen. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hilsgen. For the veterans among your Hilsgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsgen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hilsgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hilsgen in 1968 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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