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Hillan Family History

Hillan Surname Meaning

From Ó hAoileáin see Heelan. Perhaps a variant of Hillam.

Compare Roger Hillum 1401–2 in Feet of Fines (Uppingham Rutland).

See Hilling.

See Hilland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hillan family from?

You can see how Hillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Hillan families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hillan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hillan families in 1891.
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What did your Hillan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brass Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillan. 50% of Hillan men worked as a Brass Moulder and 100% of Hillan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Brass Moulder
    50%
  • Professional Musician Violin
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillan 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Hillan. 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 674 military records available for the last name Hillan. For the veterans among your Hillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hillan in 1953 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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