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Hilgenhorst Family History

Hilgenhorst 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: Hilgendorf, Walkenhorst, Wallenhorst, Hilgenberg, Ziegenhorn

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Where is the Hilgenhorst family from?

You can see how Hilgenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgenhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hilgenhorst families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilgenhorst's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hilgenhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgenhorst 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 24 census records available for the last name Hilgenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgenhorst 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hilgenhorst. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hilgenhorst. For the veterans among your Hilgenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgenhorst lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Hilgenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hilgenhorst in 1967 was 72, and 76 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgenhorst 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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