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Hillbrant Family History

Hillbrant 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: Hillebrand, Hillebrandt, Hildebrant, Hiltbrand, Hillman, Hillian

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Where is the Hillbrant family from?

You can see how Hillbrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillbrant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillbrant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hillbrant families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hillbrant's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hillbrant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillbrant 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 Hillbrant ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hillbrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Hillbrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillbrant 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hillbrant. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hillbrant. For the veterans among your Hillbrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillbrant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Hillbrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hillbrant in 1962 was 57, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillbrant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillbrant 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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