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Hilery Family History

Hilery 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: Hillery, Hiley, Hiler, Hillary, Iley, Hiller, Riley, Hilmer, Hilger

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Where is the Hilery family from?

You can see how Hilery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hilery families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hilery's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Hilery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilery 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hilery. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hilery. For the veterans among your Hilery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hilery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hilery in 1963 was 81, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilery 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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