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Hilgon Family History

Hilgon 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: Hilton, Hilson, Dillon, Hinton, Holton, Halton, Chilton, Wilton

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Where is the Hilgon family from?

You can see how Hilgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hilgon families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Hilgon family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilgon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hilgon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgon 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 18 census records available for the last name Hilgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hilgon. 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 Hilgon. For the veterans among your Hilgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilgon lifespan?

Average Hilgon life expectancy in 2002 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilgon 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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