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Hilgemann Family History

Hilgemann Surname Meaning

North German: derivative of Hilger with the extension -mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Hilgemann family from?

You can see how Hilgemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hilgemann families living in Indiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hilgemann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hilgemann families in 1880.
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What did your Hilgemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilgemann. 72% of Hilgemann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Hilgemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Hilgemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgemann 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Hilgemann. 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 126 military records available for the last name Hilgemann. For the veterans among your Hilgemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgemann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hilgemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hilgemann in 1963 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgemann 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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