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Hilfred Family History

Hilfred 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: Alfred, Milford, Hillen, Hille, Hiller, Hild, Allred, Alfrey, Manfred

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Where is the Hilfred family from?

You can see how Hilfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hilfred families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hilfred family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilfred's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hilfred families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hilfred ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Hilfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilfred 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 Hilfred. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hilfred. For the veterans among your Hilfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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