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Hilsing Family History

Hilsing 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: Helsing, Hilding, Hilling, Holsing, Hulsing, Billing, Halling

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Where is the Hilsing family from?

You can see how Hilsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilsing family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilsing's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hilsing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Hilsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsing 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hilsing. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hilsing. For the veterans among your Hilsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Hilsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hilsing in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilsing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsing 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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