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Hilway Family History

Hilway 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: Holway, Hillary, Dilday, Kilday, Galway, Hilley, Selway, Millay

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Where is the Hilway family from?

You can see how Hilway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilway family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilway families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hilway family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilway's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hilway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilway 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 38 census records available for the last name Hilway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilway 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 Hilway. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hilway. For the veterans among your Hilway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilway lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hilway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hilway in 1972 was 87, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilway 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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