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Hillars Family History

Hillars 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: Hillary, Villars, Hillard, Hillers, Pillars, Sillars, Hollars, Villar

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Where is the Hillars family from?

You can see how Hillars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hillars families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hillars family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillars's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hillars families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillars 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 49 census records available for the last name Hillars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillars 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hillars. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hillars. For the veterans among your Hillars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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