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Hilick Family History

Hilick 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: Hulick, Holick, Blick, Bulick, Milich, Hick, Ellick, Dimick, Bilik

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Where is the Hilick family from?

You can see how Hilick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hilick families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Hilick families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilick's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hilick families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilick 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 67 census records available for the last name Hilick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilick 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hilick. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hilick. For the veterans among your Hilick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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