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Hilary Family History

Hilary Surname Meaning

see Hillary and compare Ellery.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hilary family from?

You can see how Hilary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hilary family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilary's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hilary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hilary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilary. 37% of Hilary men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hilary women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilary were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Hilary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hilary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilary 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Hilary. 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 521 military records available for the last name Hilary. For the veterans among your Hilary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilary lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hilary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hilary in 1966 was 73, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilary ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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