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Hily Family History

Hily 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: Hill, Hils, Hild, Holy, Hilt, Hidy, Bily, Hilby, Hiley, Hilty

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Where is the Hily family from?

You can see how Hily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hily family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hily families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hily families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hily's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hily families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hily 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 428 census records available for the last name Hily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hily 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Hily. 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 209 military records available for the last name Hily. For the veterans among your Hily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hily lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Hily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hily in 1986 was 68, and 81 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hily

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hily 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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