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Hildebrande Family History

Hildebrande Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hildebrand, Hildebrandt, Hillebrand, Hillebrandt, Hildebrant

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Where is the Hildebrande family from?

You can see how Hildebrande families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildebrande family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hildebrande families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hildebrande families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hildebrande's in USA. California had the highest population of Hildebrande families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildebrande 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 Hildebrande ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hildebrande. 100% of Hildebrande men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hildebrande family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Hildebrande. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildebrande 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hildebrande. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hildebrande. For the veterans among your Hildebrande ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildebrande lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hildebrande life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hildebrande in 1969 was 67, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hildebrande

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildebrande 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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