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Hilburg Family History

Hilburg 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: Kilburg, Hilberg, Hilburn, Walburg, Holberg, Helberg, Silberg

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Where is the Hilburg family from?

You can see how Hilburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hilburg family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilburg's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hilburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hilburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilburg. 60% of Hilburg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hilburg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hilburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Hilburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilburg 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hilburg. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hilburg. For the veterans among your Hilburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hilburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hilburg in 1964 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilburg 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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