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Hylbert Family History

Hylbert 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: Halbert, Helbert, Hulbert, Holbert, Hilbert, Albert, Gilbert, Holberg

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Where is the Hylbert family from?

You can see how Hylbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hylbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hylbert families living in West Virginia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hylbert's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Hylbert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hylbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hylbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hylbert. 100% of Hylbert men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hylbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Hylbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylbert 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hylbert. 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 Hylbert. For the veterans among your Hylbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylbert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hylbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hylbert in 1966 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hylbert 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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