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Hilberd Family History

Hilberd 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: Hilbert, Hilberg, Hilber, Hibberd, Gilbert, Holberg, Helberg, Halbert

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Where is the Hilberd family from?

You can see how Hilberd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilberd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilberd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hilberd families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hilberd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilberd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilberd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilberd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilberd. 100% of Hilberd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Hilberd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilberd 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hilberd. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hilberd. For the veterans among your Hilberd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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