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Hilje Family History

Hilje 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: Hille, Hilke, Hile, Hilde, Hale, Halse, Hill, Pille, Holme, Hole

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Where is the Hilje family from?

You can see how Hilje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilje family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilje's in USA. California had the highest population of Hilje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilje 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 Hilje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Canner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilje. 100% of Hilje women worked as a Fruit Canner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Canner
    100%

What Hilje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Hilje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilje 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hilje. 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 Hilje. For the veterans among your Hilje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilje lifespan?

Average Hilje life expectancy in 1990 was 64 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 Hilje 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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