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Hilborne Family History

Hilborne Surname Meaning

reduced form of the Middle English personal name Hildebrand.

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


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Where is the Hilborne family from?

You can see how Hilborne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilborne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilborne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Hilborne families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilborne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilborne families in 1911.
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What did your Hilborne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hilborne. 56% of Hilborne men worked as a Farmer and 91% of Hilborne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilborne were Hairdresser and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Lorry Driver
    23%
  • Hairdresser
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Hilborne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilborne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilborne 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Hilborne. 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 160 military records available for the last name Hilborne. For the veterans among your Hilborne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilborne lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hilborne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hilborne in 1971 was 86, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilborne 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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