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Hilla Name Meaning

German: variant of Hille .

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


Similar surnames: Hille, Halla, Hiller, Lilla, Hilde, Halle, Hilst, Gille, Hills, Willi

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Where is the Hilla family from?

You can see how Hilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hilla families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hilla's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hilla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilla. 25% of Hilla men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Hilla women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilla were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Weaver
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilla 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Hilla. 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 550 military records available for the last name Hilla. For the veterans among your Hilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Hilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hilla in 1954 was 46, and 94 in 2003.

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