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Hilgeson Family History

Hilgeson 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: Helgeson, Holgerson, Helgesen, Hilgeman, Milleson, Hingson, Helgerson

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Where is the Hilgeson family from?

You can see how Hilgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgeson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hilgeson families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hilgeson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hilgeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgeson 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 Hilgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Investigator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilgeson. 100% of Hilgeson men worked as an Investigator.

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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

  • Investigator
    100%

What Hilgeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Hilgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgeson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hilgeson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hilgeson. For the veterans among your Hilgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgeson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Hilgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hilgeson in 1967 was 74, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgeson 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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