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Hiltbrand Family History

Hiltbrand Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hildebrand.

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


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Where is the Hiltbrand family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiltbrand. 67% of Hiltbrand men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hiltbrand women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hiltbrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Hiltbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltbrand 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Hiltbrand. 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 300 military records available for the last name Hiltbrand. For the veterans among your Hiltbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltbrand lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hiltbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hiltbrand in 1955 was 52, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiltbrand 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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