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Hilberts Family History

Hilberts 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, Gilbert, Halbert, Helbert, Wilbert, Hulbert, Holbert

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Where is the Hilberts family from?

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

What did your Hilberts ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hilberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilberts 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hilberts. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hilberts. For the veterans among your Hilberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilberts lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Hilberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hilberts in 1989 was 48, and 80 in 1993.

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