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Hilbern Family History

Hilbern 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, Hilburn, Hilber, Hilborn, Gilbert, Holberg, Helberg

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Where is the Hilbern family from?

You can see how Hilbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilbern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hilbern family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hilbern's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Hilbern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilbern ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Hilbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbern 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hilbern. 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 82 military records available for the last name Hilbern. For the veterans among your Hilbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbern lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hilbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hilbern in 1967 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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