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Hilgedag Family History

Hilgedag 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: Hilgeman, Hilger, Hilberg, Villeda, Hilgert, Hilgers, Hileman

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Where is the Hilgedag family from?

You can see how Hilgedag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgedag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgedag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hilgedag families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilgedag's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hilgedag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgedag 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 25 census records available for the last name Hilgedag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgedag 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 Hilgedag. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hilgedag. For the veterans among your Hilgedag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgedag lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Hilgedag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hilgedag in 1986 was 82, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgedag 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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