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Hillard Name Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Hilliard . French: derivative of the personal name Hilaire French form of Hillary .

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


Similar surnames: Gillard, Pillard, Billard, Hillary, Millard, Callard, Dillard

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Where is the Hillard family from?

You can see how Hillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 38 Hillard families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hillard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hillard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hillard. 72% of Hillard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Shoemaker
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Hillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillard 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hillard. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hillard. For the veterans among your Hillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillard lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hillard in 1944 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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