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Hilvert Family History

Hilvert 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: Hilbert, Hilgert, Hilpert, Hilkert, Gilbert, Halbert, Silver, Helbert

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Where is the Hilvert family from?

You can see how Hilvert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilvert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilvert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hilvert families living in Ohio. This was about 81% of all the recorded Hilvert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilvert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilvert 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 Hilvert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilvert. 50% of Hilvert women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hilvert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Hilvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilvert 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hilvert. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hilvert. For the veterans among your Hilvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilvert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hilvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hilvert in 1965 was 73, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilvert 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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