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Hilgard Family History

Hilgard 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: Hillard, Hilgart, Hilyard, Hillary, Haggard, Gillard, Millard

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Where is the Hilgard family from?

You can see how Hilgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilgard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hilgard families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilgard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilgard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgard 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 Hilgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilgard. 45% of Hilgard men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hilgard women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilgard were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Optometrist
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Tabulater
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Hilgard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Hilgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgard 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Hilgard. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hilgard. For the veterans among your Hilgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Hilgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hilgard in 1958 was 46, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgard 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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