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Hili Family History

Hili 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: Hill, Hils, Hild, Hilt, Hile, Li, Gill, Hale, Philip, Helm

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Where is the Hili family from?

You can see how Hili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hili family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hili families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Hili families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hili's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hili families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hili surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hili ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hili 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Hili. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hili. For the veterans among your Hili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hili lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hili in 1968 was 60, and 65 in 2004.

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