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Hillstead Family History

Hillstead Surname Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name probably from Helsted in Boxley (Kent). The placename may derive from Old English hyll ‘hill’ + stede ‘place’; compare Stead.

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


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Where is the Hillstead family from?

You can see how Hillstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hillstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hillstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Hillstead families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hillstead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hillstead families in 1891.
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What did your Hillstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hillstead. 100% of Hillstead men worked as a General Labourer and 54% of Hillstead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Private Means
    20%
  • Household Duties
    14%
  • Chambermaid
    14%

What Hillstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hillstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hillstead 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Hillstead. 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 171 military records available for the last name Hillstead. For the veterans among your Hillstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hillstead lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hillstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hillstead in 1956 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hillstead 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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