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Hilbig Family History

Hilbig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Helbig.

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


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Where is the Hilbig family from?

You can see how Hilbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilbig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilbig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hilbig families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hilbig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hilbig families in 1880.
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What did your Hilbig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilbig. 18% of Hilbig men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hilbig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilbig were Shipping Clerk and Clerk.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Delivery Man
    11%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hilbig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilbig 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Hilbig. 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 795 military records available for the last name Hilbig. For the veterans among your Hilbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilbig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hilbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hilbig in 1964 was 76, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilbig 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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