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Hilka Family History

Hilka 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: Hilke, Zilka, Hulka, Bilka, Hilla, Hill, Villa, Hick, Vila, Lipka

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Where is the Hilka family from?

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

What did your Hilka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilka. 100% of Hilka men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Hilka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hilka. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hilka. For the veterans among your Hilka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hilka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hilka in 1971 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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