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Hilko Family History

Hilko 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: Milko, Hilke, Halko, Hirko, Hilton, Hill, Hick, Valko, Misko, Wilk

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Where is the Hilko family from?

You can see how Hilko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hilko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hilko families living in Michigan. This was about 15% of all the recorded Hilko's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Hilko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilko. 84% of Hilko men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    84%
  • Proprietor
    17%
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Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Hilko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilko 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Hilko. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hilko. For the veterans among your Hilko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hilko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hilko in 1955 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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