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Hilbie Family History

Hilbie 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: Higbie, Hilbig, Hille, Hilke, Hillier, Higbee, Helie, Wilkie, Hillis

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Where is the Hilbie family from?

You can see how Hilbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hilbie families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilbie's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hilbie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilbie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hilbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hilbie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hilbie. For the veterans among your Hilbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Hilbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hilbie in 1972 was 75, and 71 in 1999.

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