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Hilfers Family History

Hilfers 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: Hillers, Hilgers, Childers, Hiller, Hilmer, Wilfert, Hilger, Villers

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Where is the Hilfers family from?

You can see how Hilfers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilfers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilfers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hilfers families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hilfers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilfers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilfers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilfers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilfers. 60% of Hilfers 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Hilfers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilfers 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hilfers. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hilfers. For the veterans among your Hilfers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilfers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hilfers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hilfers in 1966 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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