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Hilzner Family History

Hilzner 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: Hildner, Hillner, Hiltner, Willner, Kilzer, Hiller, Hilmer, Hilger

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Where is the Hilzner family from?

You can see how Hilzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilzner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilzner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilzner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hilzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilzner 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 15 census records available for the last name Hilzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilzner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hilzner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hilzner. For the veterans among your Hilzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilzner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Hilzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hilzner in 1974 was 60, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilzner 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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