This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hildalgo family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hildalgo Family History

Hildalgo 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: Hidalgo, Fidalgo, Hilding, Hilario, Hildahl, Hillary, Hill, Wilding

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hildalgo family from?

You can see how Hildalgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildalgo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hildalgo families living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hildalgo's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Hildalgo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildalgo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hildalgo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hildalgo. 60% of Hildalgo men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Hildalgo | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Beet Laborer
    40%

What Hildalgo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Hildalgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildalgo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hildalgo

Passenger Lists

There are 172 immigration records available for the last name Hildalgo. 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.

View all Hildalgo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Hildalgo. For the veterans among your Hildalgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hildalgo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hildalgo family history

Discover More

What is the average Hildalgo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hildalgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hildalgo in 1973 was 83, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hildalgo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildalgo 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hildalgo family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial