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Hilgart Family History

Hilgart Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the female ancient Germanic personal name Hildegard composed of the ancient Germanic elements hild ‘strife battle’ + gard ‘protective enclosure yard’.

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


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Where is the Hilgart family from?

You can see how Hilgart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hilgart families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hilgart's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hilgart families in 1880.
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What did your Hilgart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilgart. 59% of Hilgart men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hilgart women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilgart were Shipping Clerk and Servant.

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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
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 127 immigration records available for the last name Hilgart. 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 288 military records available for the last name Hilgart. For the veterans among your Hilgart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgart lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hilgart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hilgart in 1951 was 24, and 83 in 2004.

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