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Hilbrink Family History

Hilbrink 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: Heidbrink, Philbrick, Hilbrich, Kilbride, Holbrook, Gilbride, Brink

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Where is the Hilbrink family from?

You can see how Hilbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbrink family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hilbrink families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hilbrink's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hilbrink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbrink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilbrink ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Hilbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbrink 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 Hilbrink. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hilbrink. For the veterans among your Hilbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbrink lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hilbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hilbrink in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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