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Hilberger Family History

Hilberger 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: Milberger, Wilberger, Heuberger, Hamberger, Hemberger, Herberger

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Where is the Hilberger family from?

You can see how Hilberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hilberger families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hilberger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hilberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilberger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hilberger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Hilberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilberger 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hilberger. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hilberger. For the veterans among your Hilberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hilberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hilberger in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2001.

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