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Hilbron Family History

Hilbron 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: Heilbron, Hilton, Bilbro, Hebron, Hilburn, Heilbrun, Hilson, Hillson

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Where is the Hilbron family from?

You can see how Hilbron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbron family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilbron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hilbron family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilbron's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hilbron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilbron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilbron. 100% of Hilbron 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Hilbron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbron 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hilbron. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hilbron. For the veterans among your Hilbron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbron lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Hilbron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hilbron in 1969 was 66, and 90 in 1999.

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