This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hillay family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hillay Family History

Hillay 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, Hilley, Millay, Hilla, Pillay, Halley, Hill, Villa, Lilly

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hillay family from?

You can see how Hillay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Hillay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hillay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hillay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Hillay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Hillay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hillay

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Hillay. 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.

View all Hillay immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Hillay. For the veterans among your Hillay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hillay military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hillay family history

Discover More

What is the average Hillay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillay

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hillay family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial