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Hilvitz Family History

Hilvitz 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: Hiltz, Hurvitz, Horvitz, Silvia, Wilhite, Hilding, Fleitz, Biltz

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Where is the Hilvitz family from?

You can see how Hilvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilvitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilvitz family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilvitz's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Hilvitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilvitz 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 30 census records available for the last name Hilvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilvitz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hilvitz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hilvitz. For the veterans among your Hilvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilvitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hilvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hilvitz in 1966 was 70, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilvitz 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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