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Hilditch Family History

Hilditch Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire and Staffordshire): apparently a variant of Illidge.

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


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Where is the Hilditch family from?

You can see how Hilditch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilditch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilditch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Hilditch families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hilditch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilditch families in 1911.
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What did your Hilditch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hilditch. 100% of Hilditch men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Hilditch women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleswoman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hilditch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilditch 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hilditch. 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 Hilditch. For the veterans among your Hilditch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilditch lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hilditch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hilditch in 1949 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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