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Hilema Family History

Hilema 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: Hileman, Hillman, Rilea, Hilgeman, Hilsman, Klema, Heileman, Wileman

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Where is the Hilema family from?

You can see how Hilema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilema family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hilema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hilema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilema 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hilema. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hilema. For the veterans among your Hilema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilema lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Hilema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hilema in 1988 was 56, and 43 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilema 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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