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Hilson Family History

Hilson Surname Meaning

English and Scottish:: patronymic meaning ‘son of Hild’; see Hild patronymic meaning ‘son of Hille’; see Hill

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hilson family from?

You can see how Hilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 96 Hilson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hilson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hilson families in 1891.
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What did your Hilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hilson. 25% of Hilson men worked as a Bricklayer and 74% of Hilson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilson were Medical Student and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Medical Student
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Hilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hilson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hilson. For the veterans among your Hilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hilson in 1959 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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