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Hilberry Family History

Hilberry 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: Bilberry, Hillberry, Mulberry, Hilbert, Hilberg, Hillery, Hilleary

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Where is the Hilberry family from?

You can see how Hilberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hilberry family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilberry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hilberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilberry. 100% of Hilberry 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 367 census records available for the last name Hilberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilberry 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hilberry. 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 112 military records available for the last name Hilberry. For the veterans among your Hilberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilberry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hilberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hilberry in 1966 was 64, and 82 in 2001.

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