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Hilkeman Family History

Hilkeman 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: Hilgeman, Hileman, Hilleman, Hickman, Hillman, Dikeman, Haldeman

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Where is the Hilkeman family from?

You can see how Hilkeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilkeman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilkeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hilkeman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilkeman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hilkeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilkeman 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 57 census records available for the last name Hilkeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilkeman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hilkeman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hilkeman. For the veterans among your Hilkeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilkeman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hilkeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hilkeman in 1973 was 88, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilkeman 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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