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Hilman Family History

Hilman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hillman. Americanized form of German Hillmann or of its rare North German variant Hilmann.

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


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Where is the Hilman family from?

You can see how Hilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Hilman families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hilman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hilman families in 1911.
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What did your Hilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hilman. 60% of Hilman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hilman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hilman were Laborer and Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilman 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Hilman. 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 613 military records available for the last name Hilman. For the veterans among your Hilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hilman in 1942 was 43, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilman 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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