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Hilston Family History

Hilston Surname Meaning

Apparently a variant of Hilson with intrusive -t-.

Compare Alexander Hillson 1778 Jane Hilston 1790 in IGI (Berwick upon Tweed Northumb).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hilston family from?

You can see how Hilston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Hilston families living in Devon. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hilston's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hilston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilston 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 Hilston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilston. 100% of Hilston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilston 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Hilston. 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 194 military records available for the last name Hilston. For the veterans among your Hilston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hilston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hilston in 1964 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilston 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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