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Hilinski Family History

Hilinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Hiliński): variant of Chiliński itself a variant of Chyliński (see Chylinski).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hilinski family from?

You can see how Hilinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Hilinski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hilinski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hilinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilinski 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 Hilinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hilinski. 64% of Hilinski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hilinski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilinski were Checker and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Checker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Hilinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Hilinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilinski 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Hilinski. 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 337 military records available for the last name Hilinski. For the veterans among your Hilinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilinski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hilinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hilinski in 1965 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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