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Hilts Family History

Hilts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Hilz (see Hiltz).

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


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Where is the Hilts family from?

You can see how Hilts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Hilts families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hilts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilts families in 1891.
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What did your Hilts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilts. 100% of Hilts 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 15,000 census records available for the last name Hilts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilts 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Hilts. 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 Hilts. For the veterans among your Hilts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilts lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hilts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hilts in 1944 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilts 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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