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Hiltrop Family History

Hiltrop 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: Holtrop, Hilton, Hinton, Holton, Halton, Chilton, Wilton, Mitro

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Where is the Hiltrop family from?

You can see how Hiltrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltrop family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hiltrop families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hiltrop's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hiltrop families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiltrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Hiltrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltrop 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hiltrop. 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 120 military records available for the last name Hiltrop. For the veterans among your Hiltrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltrop lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Hiltrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hiltrop in 1975 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiltrop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiltrop 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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