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Hillberger Family History

Hillberger 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: Sollberger, Milberger, Wildberger, Holzberger, Highberger, Wilberger

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Where is the Hillberger family from?

You can see how Hillberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hillberger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hillberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillberger 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 61 census records available for the last name Hillberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillberger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hillberger. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hillberger. For the veterans among your Hillberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hillberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hillberger in 1967 was 71, and 92 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillberger 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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