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Hilsendegen Family History

Hilsendegen 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: Hilsinger, Herdegen, Herendeen, Clendenen, Ellenbogen, Miltenberger

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Where is the Hilsendegen family from?

You can see how Hilsendegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsendegen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hilsendegen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilsendegen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hilsendegen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hilsendegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsendegen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hilsendegen. 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 75 military records available for the last name Hilsendegen. For the veterans among your Hilsendegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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