This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hilsbery family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hilsbery Family History

Hilsbery 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: Hilbert, Hilberg, Hillery, Salsbery, Hillberry, Hillberg, Hilber

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hilsbery family from?

You can see how Hilsbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsbery family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilsbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hilsbery families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilsbery's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilsbery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsbery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Hilsbery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hilsbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsbery census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hilsbery

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Hilsbery. 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.

View all Hilsbery immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Hilsbery. For the veterans among your Hilsbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hilsbery military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hilsbery family history

Discover More

What is the average Hilsbery lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsbery 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilsbery

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hilsbery family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial