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Hilsenrath Family History

Hilsenrath 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: Hoppenrath, Helseth, Eisenbarth, Halseth, Eisenbach, Deisenroth

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Where is the Hilsenrath family from?

You can see how Hilsenrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilsenrath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hilsenrath family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hilsenrath's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hilsenrath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilsenrath 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 Hilsenrath ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hilsenrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hilsenrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilsenrath 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Hilsenrath. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hilsenrath. For the veterans among your Hilsenrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilsenrath lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hilsenrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hilsenrath in 1960 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilsenrath 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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