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Hilfinger Family History

Hilfinger 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: Hilsinger, Dillinger, Fillinger, Infinger, Hollinger, Killinger

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Where is the Hilfinger family from?

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

What did your Hilfinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilfinger. 34% of Hilfinger men worked as a Foreman. .

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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

  • Foreman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Hilfinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilfinger 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hilfinger. 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 177 military records available for the last name Hilfinger. For the veterans among your Hilfinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilfinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hilfinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hilfinger in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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