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Hiltner Family History

Hiltner Surname Meaning

South German: probably a habitational name for someone from a place called Hilte or Hilden.

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


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Where is the Hiltner family from?

You can see how Hiltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiltner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hiltner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiltner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hiltner families in 1891.
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What did your Hiltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiltner. 20% of Hiltner men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hiltner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiltner were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hiltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltner 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Hiltner. 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 Hiltner. For the veterans among your Hiltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hiltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hiltner in 1962 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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