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Hilson Family History

Hilson Name Meaning

English and Scottish:: patronymic meaning ‘son of Hild’; see Hild patronymic meaning ‘son of Hille’; see Hill

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


Similar surnames: Hillson, Wilson, Hilton, Philson, Tilson, Gilson, Bilson, Filson

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Where is the Hilson family from?

You can see how Hilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 58 Hilson families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hilson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilson families in 1911.
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What did your Hilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hilson. 52% of Hilson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hilson women worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Hilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilson 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 Hilson. 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 Hilson. For the veterans among your Hilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hilson in 1959 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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