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Hildom Family History

Hildom 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: Hilton, Hild, Higdon, Hilder, Kildow, Gildon, Wisdom, Hilden, Hilson

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Where is the Hildom family from?

You can see how Hildom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hildom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hildom families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hildom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hildom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildom 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 Hildom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Optician Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hildom. 100% of Hildom men worked as an Optician Grinder.

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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

  • Optician Grinder
    100%

What Hildom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Hildom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildom 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hildom. 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 Hildom. For the veterans among your Hildom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hildom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hildom in 1967 was 85, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hildom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildom 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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