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Hilby Family History

Hilby Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Hilby family from?

You can see how Hilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hilby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Hilby families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hilby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilby families in 1911.
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What did your Hilby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilby. 69% of Hilby men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hilby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilby were Farming and Garment Worker.

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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
    69%
  • Farming
    32%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Garment Worker
    40%

What Hilby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilby 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hilby. 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 166 military records available for the last name Hilby. For the veterans among your Hilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hilby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hilby in 1963 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilby 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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