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Hilkenbach Family History

Hilkenbach 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: Rickenbach, Hollenbach, Gilgenbach, Hollerbach, Eisenbach, Luckenbach

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Where is the Hilkenbach family from?

You can see how Hilkenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilkenbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilkenbach family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilkenbach's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hilkenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilkenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilkenbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hilkenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilkenbach 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hilkenbach. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hilkenbach. For the veterans among your Hilkenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilkenbach lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Hilkenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hilkenbach in 1994 was 94, and 97 in 1996.

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