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Hillair Family History

Hillair 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: Hillary, Villar, Hiller, Hillier, Pillar, Hillard, Hillis, Pillai

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Where is the Hillair family from?

You can see how Hillair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillair family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hillair family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillair's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Hillair families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillair 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 25 census records available for the last name Hillair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillair 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hillair. 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 Hillair. For the veterans among your Hillair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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