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Hilseth Family History

Hilseth 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: Helseth, Halseth, Finseth, Huseth, Gulseth, Hildreth, Hilst, Wilmeth

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Where is the Hilseth family from?

You can see how Hilseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hilseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hilseth family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilseth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilseth 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 Hilseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hilseth. 100% of Hilseth 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hilseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Hilseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilseth 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Hilseth. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hilseth. For the veterans among your Hilseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilseth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Hilseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hilseth in 1967 was 42, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hilseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilseth 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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