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Hilbus Family History

Hilbus 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: Hilbun, Hils, Halbur, Hilmes, Hibbs, Hillis, Wilgus, Hilby, Kilgus

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Where is the Hilbus family from?

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

What did your Hilbus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Hilbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hilbus. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hilbus. For the veterans among your Hilbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hilbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hilbus in 1967 was 83, and 52 in 2003.

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