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Hilken Family History

Hilken 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: Hillen, Hilke, Wilken, Hilker, Hilden, Hicken, Hinken, Hilton, Holten

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Where is the Hilken family from?

You can see how Hilken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hilken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hilken families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hilken's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hilken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilken 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 Hilken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilken. 50% of Hilken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hilken women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Chauffeur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Hilken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilken 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Hilken. 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 397 military records available for the last name Hilken. For the veterans among your Hilken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hilken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hilken in 1963 was 78, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilken 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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