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Hillar Family History

Hillar 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, Pillar, Hillard, Hollar, Millar, Hilla

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Where is the Hillar family from?

You can see how Hillar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hillar families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hillar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hillar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillar 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 Hillar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Hillar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillar 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Hillar. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hillar. For the veterans among your Hillar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hillar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hillar in 1969 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillar 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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