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Hillebert Family History

Hillebert 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: Hilbert, Hiebert, Hillberg, Gilbert, Halbert, Helbert, Hiller

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Where is the Hillebert family from?

You can see how Hillebert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillebert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillebert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hillebert families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hillebert's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hillebert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillebert 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 Hillebert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hillebert. 34% of Hillebert men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%

What Hillebert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Hillebert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillebert 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hillebert. 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 134 military records available for the last name Hillebert. For the veterans among your Hillebert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillebert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hillebert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hillebert in 1964 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillebert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillebert 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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