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Hilwie Family History

Hilwie 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: Hille, Hilke, Hillier, Helie, Helwig, Wilkie, Hillis, Billie, Willie

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Where is the Hilwie family from?

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

What did your Hilwie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Hilwie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilwie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hilwie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hilwie. For the veterans among your Hilwie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilwie lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Hilwie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hilwie in 1977 was 73, and 89 in 1989.

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