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Hilf Family History

Hilf 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: Hill, Hils, Hild, Helf, Hilt, Hile, Wilf, Gill, Wolf, Hale

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Where is the Hilf family from?

You can see how Hilf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hilf families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilf's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hilf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hilf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilf. 22% of Hilf men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hilf women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilf were Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Meat Cutter
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Hilf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hilf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilf 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Hilf. 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 396 military records available for the last name Hilf. For the veterans among your Hilf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilf lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hilf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hilf in 1950 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilf 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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