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Hildabrandt Family History

Hildabrandt 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: Hildebrandt, Hildebrand, Hillebrandt, Hildebrant, Hilderbrandt

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Where is the Hildabrandt family from?

You can see how Hildabrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildabrandt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hildabrandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hildabrandt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hildabrandt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hildabrandt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildabrandt 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 Hildabrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hildabrandt. 29% of Hildabrandt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Steel Stenographer
    15%

What Hildabrandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Hildabrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildabrandt 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hildabrandt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hildabrandt. For the veterans among your Hildabrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildabrandt lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1985, in the United States, Hildabrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hildabrandt in 1981 was 82, and 75 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hildabrandt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildabrandt 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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