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Hildes Family History

Hildes 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: Hindes, Hilmes, Hilder, Fildes, Hilden, Wildes, Hilde, Hiles, Miles

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Where is the Hildes family from?

You can see how Hildes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hildes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Hildes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hildes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hildes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildes 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 Hildes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hildes. 100% of Hildes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hildes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Hildes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildes 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hildes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hildes. For the veterans among your Hildes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Hildes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hildes in 1947 was 44, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hildes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildes 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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