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Hiltmann Family History

Hiltmann 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: Hillmann, Holtmann, Heilmann, Hillman, Altmann, Hartmann, Holzmann

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Where is the Hiltmann family from?

You can see how Hiltmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiltmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hiltmann families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hiltmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hiltmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Hiltmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiltmann 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Hiltmann. 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 112 military records available for the last name Hiltmann. For the veterans among your Hiltmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiltmann

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