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Hilkirk Family History

Hilkirk 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: Selkirk, Hobkirk, Hilker, Hilaire, Nikirk, Hilkert, Hillary, Filkins

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Where is the Hilkirk family from?

You can see how Hilkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilkirk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilkirk families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hilkirk families living in Cheshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hilkirk's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hilkirk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilkirk 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 Hilkirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilkirk. 100% of Hilkirk men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hilkirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Hilkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilkirk 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hilkirk. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hilkirk. For the veterans among your Hilkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilkirk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hilkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hilkirk in 1967 was 69, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilkirk 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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