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Hillsman Family History

Hillsman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hillsmann (see Hilsman).

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


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Where is the Hillsman family from?

You can see how Hillsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillsman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hillsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hillsman families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hillsman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hillsman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hillsman 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 Hillsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hillsman. 20% of Hillsman men worked as a Laborer and 33% of Hillsman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hillsman were Manager and School 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
    20%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    33%
  • Laundress
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • School Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hillsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillsman 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Hillsman. 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 645 military records available for the last name Hillsman. For the veterans among your Hillsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillsman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hillsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hillsman in 1953 was 31, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hillsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillsman 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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