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Hilb Family History

Hilb Name 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: Hill, Hils, Hild, Hilt, Hieb, Hilby, Gilb, Hile, Gill, Hale

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Where is the Hilb family from?

You can see how Hilb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hilb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Hilb families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hilb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilb families in 1891.
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What did your Hilb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilb. 25% of Hilb men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hilb women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilb were Superintendent and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Superintendent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilb 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Hilb. 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 393 military records available for the last name Hilb. For the veterans among your Hilb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilb lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hilb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hilb in 1952 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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