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Hilal Family History

Hilal Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Hilāl ‘new moon till the one third of the moon’. This is also the name of the Arabian tribe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hilal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilal family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hilal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilal 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Hilal. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hilal. For the veterans among your Hilal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilal lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Hilal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hilal in 1979 was 46, and 70 in 2000.

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