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Hilkene Family History

Hilkene 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: Hillen, Hilke, Filene, Tilkens, Wilken, Hilker, Hilden, Wilkens

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Where is the Hilkene family from?

You can see how Hilkene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilkene family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilkene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hilkene families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hilkene's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hilkene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilkene 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 Hilkene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilkene. 50% of Hilkene men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hilkene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Hilkene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilkene 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hilkene. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hilkene. For the veterans among your Hilkene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilkene lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Hilkene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hilkene in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilkene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilkene 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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