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Hilm Family History

Hilm 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: Helm, Hill, Holm, Hils, Hild, Halm, Hilt, Wilm, Hile, Hulm

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Where is the Hilm family from?

You can see how Hilm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Hilm families living in Kentucky. This was about 68% of all the recorded Hilm's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hilm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilm 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 282 census records available for the last name Hilm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilm 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hilm. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hilm. For the veterans among your Hilm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilm lifespan?

Average Hilm life expectancy in 1999 was 75 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilm 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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