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Hilvers Family History

Hilvers 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: Hillers, Hilgers, Silvers, Rivers, Silver, Childers, Hiller, Hilmer

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Where is the Hilvers family from?

You can see how Hilvers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilvers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilvers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hilvers families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilvers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hilvers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilvers 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 Hilvers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Owner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilvers. 36% of Hilvers men worked as a Farm Owner and 100% of Hilvers women worked as a 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

  • Farm Owner
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Traveling Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hilvers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Hilvers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilvers 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hilvers. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hilvers. For the veterans among your Hilvers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilvers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hilvers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hilvers in 1956 was 55, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilvers 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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