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Hillbrand Family History

Hillbrand 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: Hillebrand, Hiltbrand, Hildebrand, Hillebrandt, Hillenbrand, Holland

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Where is the Hillbrand family from?

You can see how Hillbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillbrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillbrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hillbrand families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hillbrand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hillbrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillbrand 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 Hillbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillbrand. 58% of Hillbrand men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hillbrand women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hillbrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Hillbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillbrand 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Hillbrand. 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 106 military records available for the last name Hillbrand. For the veterans among your Hillbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillbrand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hillbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hillbrand in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillbrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillbrand 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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