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Hiltey Family History

Hiltey 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: Hilley, Hiley, Hilty, Halley, Hilton, Halter, Holten, Pilley, Cilley

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Where is the Hiltey family from?

You can see how Hiltey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiltey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiltey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hiltey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiltey 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 42 census records available for the last name Hiltey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hiltey. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hiltey. For the veterans among your Hiltey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltey lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Hiltey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hiltey in 1989 was 97, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiltey 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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