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Hilbush Family History

Hilbush 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: Hilbish, Hilburn, Wimbush, Winbush, Hilbun, Hils, Kilburn, Bush

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Where is the Hilbush family from?

You can see how Hilbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbush family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hilbush family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilbush's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hilbush families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilbush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hilbush ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Hilbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbush 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hilbush. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hilbush. For the veterans among your Hilbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbush lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hilbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hilbush in 1970 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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