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Hilgret Family History

Hilgret 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: Hilger, Helget, Helgren, Hildreth, Hilgart, Hilgert, Halgren, Pilgrim

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Where is the Hilgret family from?

You can see how Hilgret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgret family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hilgret families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hilgret's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilgret families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilgret 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 27 census records available for the last name Hilgret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgret 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hilgret. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hilgret. For the veterans among your Hilgret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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