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Hillebrandt Family History

Hillebrandt Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Hildebrand.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hillebrandt family from?

You can see how Hillebrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillebrandt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillebrandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Hillebrandt families living in Manitoba. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hillebrandt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hillebrandt families in 1911.
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What did your Hillebrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillebrandt. 24% of Hillebrandt men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Hillebrandt women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Superintendent
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hillebrandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillebrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillebrandt 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Hillebrandt. 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 935 military records available for the last name Hillebrandt. For the veterans among your Hillebrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillebrandt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hillebrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hillebrandt in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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