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Hilbourn Family History

Hilbourn 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: Hilburn, Milbourn, Kilbourn, Hilborn, Wilbourn, Kilburn, Wilburn

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Where is the Hilbourn family from?

You can see how Hilbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilbourn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Hilbourn families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hilbourn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hilbourn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbourn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilbourn. 100% of Hilbourn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbourn 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hilbourn. 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 211 military records available for the last name Hilbourn. For the veterans among your Hilbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbourn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hilbourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hilbourn in 1967 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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