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Hilgerson Family History

Hilgerson 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: Holgerson, Helgerson, Higgerson, Ingerson, Holverson, Halverson

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Where is the Hilgerson family from?

You can see how Hilgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hilgerson families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilgerson's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Hilgerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgerson 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 Hilgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilgerson. 100% of Hilgerson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Hilgerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Hilgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgerson 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hilgerson. 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 58 military records available for the last name Hilgerson. For the veterans among your Hilgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgerson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hilgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hilgerson in 1944 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilgerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgerson 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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