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Hillas Family History

Hillas Surname Meaning

see Hillhouse.

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


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Where is the Hillas family from?

You can see how Hillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Hillas families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hillas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hillas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillas 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 Hillas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillas. 50% of Hillas men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Hillas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillas were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillas 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Hillas. 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 342 military records available for the last name Hillas. For the veterans among your Hillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hillas in 1953 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillas 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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