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Hilderman Family History

Hilderman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Helderman or its German equivalent Hildermann.

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


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Where is the Hilderman family from?

You can see how Hilderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Hilderman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hilderman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hilderman families in 1911.
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What did your Hilderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hilderman. 79% of Hilderman 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
    79%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Labourer
    11%

What Hilderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hilderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilderman 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Hilderman. 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 111 military records available for the last name Hilderman. For the veterans among your Hilderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilderman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hilderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hilderman in 1959 was 80, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilderman 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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