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Hilsdorf Family History

Hilsdorf 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: Gilsdorf, Holdorf, Zielsdorf, Alsdorf, Walsdorf, Kasdorf, Reisdorf

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Where is the Hilsdorf family from?

You can see how Hilsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilsdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Hilsdorf families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hilsdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilsdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsdorf 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 Hilsdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilsdorf. 100% of Hilsdorf men worked as a Clerical.

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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

  • Clerical
    100%

What Hilsdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Hilsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsdorf 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Hilsdorf. 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 115 military records available for the last name Hilsdorf. For the veterans among your Hilsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hilsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hilsdorf in 1963 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilsdorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsdorf 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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