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Hilner Family History

Hilner 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: Hiller, Hilmer, Hilger, Hiner, Milner, Hildner, Hirner, Hilder

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Where is the Hilner family from?

You can see how Hilner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hilner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Hilner families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilner's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hilner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilner 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 Hilner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilner. 47% of Hilner men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hilner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilner were Truck Driver and Clevical.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Clevical
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilner 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Hilner. 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 151 military records available for the last name Hilner. For the veterans among your Hilner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Hilner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hilner in 1961 was 51, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilner 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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