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Hileker Family History

Hileker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hilker, Hiller, Hilmer, Hilger, Hilke, Hillier, Dieker, Hildner

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Where is the Hileker family from?

You can see how Hileker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hileker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hileker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hileker family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hileker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hileker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Hileker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hileker 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hileker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hileker. For the veterans among your Hileker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hileker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hileker 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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