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Hilsow Family History

Hilsow 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: Hilson, Hilton, Hils, Hitson, Willow, Chilson, Wilson, Bilow, Gillow

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Where is the Hilsow family from?

You can see how Hilsow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilsow family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilsow's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hilsow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsow 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 1 census records available for the last name Hilsow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hilsow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hilsow. For the veterans among your Hilsow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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