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Hilsee Family History

Hilsee 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: Halse, Hulse, Hils, Hillen, Hille, Hiller, Halsey, Hilmer, Hilger

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Where is the Hilsee family from?

You can see how Hilsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilsee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hilsee families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hilsee's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hilsee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsee 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 286 census records available for the last name Hilsee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsee 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hilsee. 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 115 military records available for the last name Hilsee. For the veterans among your Hilsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hilsee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hilsee in 1967 was 81, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsee 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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