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Hilkinson Family History

Hilkinson 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: Wilkinson, Hodkinson, Higginson, Dickinson, Hankinson, Hawkinson

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Where is the Hilkinson family from?

You can see how Hilkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilkinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hilkinson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilkinson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hilkinson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilkinson 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 Hilkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hilkinson. 100% of Hilkinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Hilkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilkinson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hilkinson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hilkinson. For the veterans among your Hilkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilkinson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilkinson

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