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Hilkenny Family History

Hilkenny 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: Kilkenny, Kenny, Hillen, Hiskey, Hilke, Hilley, Halfpenny, Hickey

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Where is the Hilkenny family from?

You can see how Hilkenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilkenny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilkenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hilkenny families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilkenny's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Hilkenny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilkenny 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 35 census records available for the last name Hilkenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilkenny 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hilkenny. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hilkenny. For the veterans among your Hilkenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilkenny lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilkenny

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