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Hilks Family History

Hilks 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: Hils, Hilke, Milks, Hicks, Dilks, Hinks, Wilks, Hills, Hilts, Hiles

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Where is the Hilks family from?

You can see how Hilks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hilks families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hilks families in 1891.
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What did your Hilks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilks. 100% of Hilks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Hilks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilks 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hilks. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hilks. For the veterans among your Hilks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilks lifespan?

Average Hilks life expectancy in 1970 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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