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Hilgert Family History

Hilgert Name Meaning

German: variant of Hilger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hilgers, Hilpert, Hilbert, Hilger, Hilker, Hilkert, Hippert, Hiller

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Where is the Hilgert family from?

You can see how Hilgert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Hilgert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hilgert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hilgert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilgert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilgert. 37% of Hilgert men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hilgert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilgert were Mechanic and Packer. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Bartender
    5%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • School Teacher
    14%
  • Packer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hilgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgert 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Hilgert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hilgert. For the veterans among your Hilgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hilgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hilgert in 1959 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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