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Hilland Surname Meaning

Variant of Hyland. Compare Ann Hyland 1683, Eliz. Hilland 1720, William Highland 1753 in IGI (Wadhurst Sussex); John Hilland 1611, Thomas Highland 1762 in IGI (Tenterden Kent);

and with the Cornwall examples below, compare John Hyland 1589 in IGI (Linkinhorne Cornwall).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Hilland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Hilland families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilland families in 1911.
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What did your Hilland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hilland. 100% of Hilland men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hilland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hilland. 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 367 military records available for the last name Hilland. For the veterans among your Hilland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hilland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hilland in 1963 was 77, and 57 in 2004.

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