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Hilmar Family History

Hilmar 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: Hilmer, Hilman, Hillary, Vilar, Holmer, Helmer, Villar, Hiller

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Where is the Hilmar family from?

You can see how Hilmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilmar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hilmar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilmar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilmar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilmar 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 Hilmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilmar. 30% of Hilmar men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Grocer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Hilmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Hilmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilmar 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hilmar. 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 112 military records available for the last name Hilmar. For the veterans among your Hilmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilmar lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Hilmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hilmar in 1977 was 61, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilmar 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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