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Hilbrands Family History

Hilbrands 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: Hiltbrand, Milbrandt, Hollands, Hildebrand, Hiland, Brands

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Where is the Hilbrands family from?

You can see how Hilbrands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbrands family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilbrands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hilbrands families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hilbrands's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hilbrands families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbrands surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilbrands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilbrands. 43% of Hilbrands men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Operator
    29%
  • Decorator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Hilbrands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbrands 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hilbrands. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hilbrands. For the veterans among your Hilbrands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbrands lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hilbrands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hilbrands in 1964 was 62, and 76 in 2002.

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