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Hilja Family History

Hilja 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: Lilja, Hilla, Hill, Villa, Vila, Halla, Hils, Hille, Hild, Hilke

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Where is the Hilja family from?

You can see how Hilja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilja family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilja's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilja 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 Hilja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilja 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hilja. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hilja. For the veterans among your Hilja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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