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Hil Family History

Hil Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Hill. Dutch (Van den Hil): topographic name from hil hul ‘hill’ particularly in the sense of a flight hill above sea level in the southwestern Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Hil family from?

You can see how Hil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Hil families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hil's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hil families in 1911.
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What did your Hil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hil. 28% of Hil men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hil women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hil were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hil 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Hil. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Hil. For the veterans among your Hil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Hil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hil in 1974 was 45, and 54 in 2002.

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