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Hildebrandt Family History

Hildebrandt Surname Meaning

German and Danish: variant of Hildebrand.

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


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Where is the Hildebrandt family from?

You can see how Hildebrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildebrandt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hildebrandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Hildebrandt families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hildebrandt's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Hildebrandt families in 1911.
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What did your Hildebrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hildebrandt. 88% of Hildebrandt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hildebrandt women worked as a Servante.

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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
    88%
  • Fathers Farm
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Hildebrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildebrandt 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Hildebrandt. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Hildebrandt. For the veterans among your Hildebrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildebrandt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hildebrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hildebrandt in 1943 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildebrandt 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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