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Hilpatrick Family History

Hilpatrick 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: Kilpatrick, Gilpatrick, Gilpatric, Patrick, Fitzpatrick, Kirkpatrick

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Where is the Hilpatrick family from?

You can see how Hilpatrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilpatrick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hilpatrick families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 15 Hilpatrick families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilpatrick's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hilpatrick families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilpatrick 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 Hilpatrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hilpatrick. 100% of Hilpatrick men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Hilpatrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilpatrick 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hilpatrick. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hilpatrick. For the veterans among your Hilpatrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilpatrick lifespan?

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