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Hilgus Family History

Hilgus 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: Wilgus, Kilgus, Hils, Hilger, Hilmes, Hillis, Thilges, Wielgus

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Where is the Hilgus family from?

You can see how Hilgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilgus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilgus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hilgus families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hilgus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hilgus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Hilgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilgus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hilgus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hilgus. For the veterans among your Hilgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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