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Hilgar Family History

Hilgar 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: Hilger, Hilgart, Hillary, Vilar, Villar, Melgar, Hiller, Hilmer, Higa

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Where is the Hilgar family from?

You can see how Hilgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilgar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hilgar families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hilgar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hilgar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgar 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 Hilgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilgar. 73% of Hilgar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hilgar women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Loader
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hilgar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Hilgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgar 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hilgar. 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 109 military records available for the last name Hilgar. For the veterans among your Hilgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hilgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hilgar in 1964 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilgar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgar 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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