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Hilmus Family History

Hilmus 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: Hilmes, Helmus, Holmes, Hils, Hilmer, Kalmus, Hillis, Wilgus, Titmus

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Where is the Hilmus family from?

You can see how Hilmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilmus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Hilmus families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hilmus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hilmus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilmus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Hilmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilmus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hilmus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hilmus. For the veterans among your Hilmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilmus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Hilmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hilmus in 1980 was 60, and 98 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilmus 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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