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Hilewitz Family History

Hilewitz 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: Hewitt, Fleitz, Smilowitz, Kienitz, Horowitz, Leitz, Dewitz

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Hilewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilewitz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hilewitz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hilewitz. For the veterans among your Hilewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilewitz lifespan?

Average Hilewitz life expectancy in 1985 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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