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Hildman Family History

Hildman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hildmann: elaborated form of the personal name Hild.

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


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Where is the Hildman family from?

You can see how Hildman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hildman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Hildman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hildman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hildman families in 1911.
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What did your Hildman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hildman. 34% of Hildman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hildman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hildman were Tailor and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Tailor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Hildman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hildman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildman 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Hildman. 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 190 military records available for the last name Hildman. For the veterans among your Hildman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hildman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hildman in 1962 was 90, and 84 in 2004.

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