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Hilgeford Family History

Hilgeford 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: Willeford, Milford, Hilger, Kingsford, Hungerford, Halford

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Where is the Hilgeford family from?

You can see how Hilgeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgeford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hilgeford families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hilgeford's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hilgeford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgeford 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 Hilgeford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilgeford. 100% of Hilgeford women worked as an Assembler.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Hilgeford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Hilgeford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgeford 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hilgeford. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hilgeford. For the veterans among your Hilgeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgeford lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hilgeford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hilgeford in 1955 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgeford 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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