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 Hildebran family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hildebran Family History

Hildebran Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hildebrand.

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


Similar surnames: 

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hildebran family from?

You can see how Hildebran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildebran family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hildebran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hildebran families living in Essex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hildebran's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hildebran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildebran 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 Hildebran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hildebran. 62% of Hildebran men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hildebran women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hildebran were Laborer and Seamer.

View Census Data for Hildebran | 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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamer
    40%

What Hildebran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hildebran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildebran census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hildebran

Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Hildebran. 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 Hildebran immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Hildebran. For the veterans among your Hildebran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hildebran military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hildebran family history

Discover More

What is the average Hildebran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hildebran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hildebran in 1962 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hildebran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildebran 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 Hildebran family tree

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