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Hildyard Family History

Hildyard Surname Meaning

see Hilliard.

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


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Where is the Hildyard family from?

You can see how Hildyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildyard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hildyard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Hildyard families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hildyard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hildyard families in 1891.
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What did your Hildyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hildyard. 67% of Hildyard men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Hildyard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hildyard were Pit Prop Yard Labourer H W and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Pit Prop Yard Labourer H W
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hildyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildyard 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Hildyard. 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 303 military records available for the last name Hildyard. For the veterans among your Hildyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildyard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hildyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hildyard in 1964 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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