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Hillbish Family History

Hillbish 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: Hilbish, Hillis, Millis, Hillian, Lillis, Hillier, Mellish, Hollis

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Where is the Hillbish family from?

You can see how Hillbish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillbish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillbish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Hillbish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hillbish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hillbish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillbish 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 Hillbish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillbish. 100% of Hillbish men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Hillbish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Hillbish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillbish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hillbish. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hillbish. For the veterans among your Hillbish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillbish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Hillbish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hillbish in 1976 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillbish 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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