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Hilborn Family History

Hilborn Name Meaning

English: variant of Hilburn .

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


Similar surnames: Kilborn, Hilbun, Hilburn, Wilborn, Kilbourn, Willborn, Winborn

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Where is the Hilborn family from?

You can see how Hilborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 167 Hilborn families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hilborn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilborn families in 1911.
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What did your Hilborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hilborn. 52% of Hilborn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hilborn women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilborn were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    52%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Miller
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hilborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilborn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hilborn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hilborn. For the veterans among your Hilborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilborn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hilborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hilborn in 1958 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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