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Hildbrand Family History

Hildbrand 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: Hildebrand, Hiltbrand, Hillebrand, Hildebrandt, Hildebrant

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Where is the Hildbrand family from?

You can see how Hildbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildbrand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hildbrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hildbrand family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hildbrand's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hildbrand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildbrand 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 Hildbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hildbrand. 100% of Hildbrand men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hildbrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hildbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildbrand 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Hildbrand. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hildbrand. For the veterans among your Hildbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildbrand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hildbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hildbrand in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildbrand 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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