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Hilbers Family History

Hilbers Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Hilbert.

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


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Where is the Hilbers family from?

You can see how Hilbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hilbers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hilbers families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hilbers's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hilbers families in 1911.
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What did your Hilbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilbers. 42% of Hilbers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hilbers women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbers 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Hilbers. 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 159 military records available for the last name Hilbers. For the veterans among your Hilbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hilbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hilbers in 1959 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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