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Hildebrant Family History

Hildebrant Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hildebrand.

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


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Where is the Hildebrant family from?

You can see how Hildebrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildebrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hildebrant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hildebrant families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hildebrant's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hildebrant families in 1911.
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What did your Hildebrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hildebrant. 88% of Hildebrant men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hildebrant women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hildebrant were Farmers Son and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Farmers Son
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hildebrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hildebrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildebrant 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Hildebrant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hildebrant. For the veterans among your Hildebrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildebrant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hildebrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hildebrant in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildebrant 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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