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Hiltman Family History

Hiltman 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: Hillman, Hultman, Hilsman, Hildman, Hileman, Hilman, Holtman, Hilton

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Where is the Hiltman family from?

You can see how Hiltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiltman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hiltman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiltman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hiltman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiltman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hiltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiltman. 18% of Hiltman men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Hiltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Hiltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltman 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Hiltman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Hiltman. For the veterans among your Hiltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiltman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hiltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hiltman in 1964 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiltman 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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