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Hilsher Family History

Hilsher 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: Hipsher, Hilscher, Fisher, Risher, Hiller, Pilcher, Hilmer, Hilger

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Where is the Hilsher family from?

You can see how Hilsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hilsher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hilsher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hilsher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsher 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 Hilsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilsher. 69% of Hilsher men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    69%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Box Maker
    13%

What Hilsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Hilsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsher 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hilsher. 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 172 military records available for the last name Hilsher. For the veterans among your Hilsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hilsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hilsher in 1956 was 39, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilsher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsher 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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