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Hilsmeyer Family History

Hilsmeyer 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: Holtmeyer, Killmeyer, Billmeyer, Hilmer, Dallmeyer, Altmeyer

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Where is the Hilsmeyer family from?

You can see how Hilsmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsmeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilsmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hilsmeyer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilsmeyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilsmeyer families in 1891.
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What did your Hilsmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hilsmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Hilsmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsmeyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hilsmeyer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hilsmeyer. For the veterans among your Hilsmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hilsmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hilsmeyer in 1963 was 75, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsmeyer 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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