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Hilden Family History

Hilden Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Hild . German: habitational name from a place so called near Benrath. English: habitational name from Hildenborough (Kent) from Old English hyll ‘hill’ + denn ‘pasture’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wilden, Tilden, Holden, Willen, Hilmes, Kolden, Hidden, Hille, Hillen

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Where is the Hilden family from?

You can see how Hilden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hilden families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilden's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hilden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilden. 35% of Hilden men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Hilden women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilden were Farming and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hilden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilden 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Hilden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 901 military records available for the last name Hilden. For the veterans among your Hilden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hilden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hilden in 1957 was 22, and 81 in 2004.

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